Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 30
Malaysia Bond Outflows Hit $1.4 Billion in July as Fiscal, Rate Outlooks Offer Relief
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 30

Malaysia Bond Outflows Hit $1.4 Billion in July as Fiscal, Rate Outlooks Offer Relief

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 30

Summary

  • $1.4 billion of foreign money has left Malaysian bonds so far in July, marking the heaviest monthly outflow since October 2024.
  • That retreat may start to slow because investors still see Malaysia's public finances as relatively healthy and expect policy efforts to keep easing inflation pressures.
  • The July selloff is already the largest bond outflow in Asia outside China, where comparable data are unavailable after March.
  • The outlook suggests Malaysia's bond market remains under pressure now, but domestic fiscal strength and a steadier rate path could limit further foreign exits.

Insights

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