Economic & Financial Developments in Malaysia in the 2nd Quarter of 2020 - Bank Negara Malaysia

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Economic & Financial Developments in Malaysia in the 2nd Quarter of 2020

The BNM Quarterly Bulletin presents a quarterly review of Malaysia’s economic,monetary and financial developments. It includes the Bank’s latest assessments on the direction of the economy going forward. The Bulletin also provides insights on current economic and financial issues, including highlights of policy initiatives undertaken by Bank Negara Malaysia in pursuit of its mandates.

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Contraction in economic activity due to weak external conditions and domestic containment measures

Negative headline inflation due mainly to lower fuel prices; core inflation moderated slightly

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Gradual recovery towards the end of the quarter

Key indicators began picking up in May as MCO restrictions were eased

Contents

- Key Highlights

- International Economic Environment

- Developments in the Malaysian Economy

Box: COVID-19: Impact on Inflation

- Monetary and Financial Developments

- The Bank’s Policy Considerations

- Macroeconomic Outlook