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Bernama: National debt at RM1.1 tln in 2018

National debt at RM1.1 tln in 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s national debt rose to RM1.09 trillion in 2018 from RM1.08 trillion in 2017, based on accrual accounting, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, chairman of the Special Select Committee on the Budget.

He said the amount comprised federal government debt (RM741 billion), debts guaranteed by the federal government (RM132.7 billion) and 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s net debt (RM32.2 billion).

The Star Online: Treasury Pulse

Treasury Pulse

Global Forex Market

THE US dollar rebounded by 0.22% to 96.194 largely due to safe haven flows following escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions after both Iran President Hassan Rouhani and President Donald Trump have traded insults, with Rouhani suggesting that Trump suffered from a “mental disorder” and Trump once more threatening Iran with “obliteration”.

The Star Online: Treasury Pulse

Treasury Pulse

Global Forex Market

THE dollar fell 0.54% to 97.117 after the Federal Reserve struck a dovish tone in its June policy statement while keeping its benchmark interest rates unchanged at 2.25%–2.50%. The decision came amid divisions over what is ahead and still leaves open the possibility that policy loosening could happen before the end of the year depending on how conditions unfold.

The Star Online: Flight to safety factors to influence foreign bond investors in May

Flight to safety factors to influence foreign bond investors in May

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign bond investors are expected to be driven by "flight to safety" dynamics in May given the prevailing global uncertainties.

Borneo Post Online: BPA Malaysia Weekly Bond Market Report

BPA Malaysia Weekly Bond Market Report

Following the downward revision of this year’s economic growth forecast by Bank Negara last week, Moody’s Investors Service has cut Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4 per cent from 4.7 per cent for this year and to 4.3 per cent from 4.5 per cent for 2020.

This lower growth rate is premised on the uncertainties in the global trade and the impact of China slowdown on Malaysia.

The Edge Markets: Govt is Top Bond Issuer in 1Q with RM40.5b - BPAM

Govt is Top Bond Issuer in 1Q with RM40.5b — BPAM

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): The Government of Malaysia has been ranked the Overall Top Bond Issuer in the first quarter of 2019, with a total issuances of RM40.50 billion, according to Bond Pricing Agency Malaysia (BPAM).