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Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has nominated Destry Damayanti, the central bank's second-ranking official, as the sole candidate to become the next governor of Bank Indonesia, following Perry Warjiyo's unexpected departure last month.
US President Donald Trump is pursuing a new strategy to force out Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, resuming efforts that stalled after the Supreme Court rejected his approach in June.
European Union lawmakers are finalizing rules for a digital euro, a central bank digital currency set to launch in 2029. The move aims to reduce dependence on US payment platforms and address the rise of cryptocurrencies.
Analysts expect Bank Negara Malaysia to maintain its overnight policy rate at 2.75 per cent through end-2026, citing firmer economic growth and controlled inflation pressures despite emerging cost headwinds.
MBSB Investment Bank has upgraded its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%, reflecting stronger-than-expected first-half economic performance. The outlook supports continued monetary policy stability, with the central bank likely to maintain the OPR at 2.75%.
CIMB Treasury forecasts Bank Negara Malaysia will maintain the overnight policy rate at 2.75% as easing global oil prices and the BUDI Diesel programme reduce inflationary pressures across the economy.