Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global Economic Shift Dynamic
In the past three months, the global economic environment has undergone significant changes, characterized by a mix of recovery and challenges. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, rising commodity prices, shifting consumer behavior, and central bank policies have influenced global trade patterns, financial markets, and investor sentiment. Additionally, currency fluctuations and political events have impacted bond markets to varying degrees. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Jul 17 2023
![Malaysia's inflationary pressure to remain stable with the receding global commodity prices: MIDF Malaysia's inflationary pressure to remain stable with the receding global commodity prices: MIDF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654176018_duitringgit.jpg)
Malaysia's inflationary pressure to remain stable with the receding global commodity prices: MIDF
MIDF Research said Malaysia's palm oil price has been trending downward below RM4,000 per tonne mark since early July 2022.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638342618_kualalumpur.jpg)
Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics
Central banks have snapped into action, with bank governors in the Philippines and Malaysia raising rates, Rogers said.
Tue May 24 2022
![Khazanah: Ukraine-Russia conflict has resulted in soaring commodity prices Khazanah: Ukraine-Russia conflict has resulted in soaring commodity prices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646217933_TBFAISAL.jpg)
Khazanah: Ukraine-Russia conflict has resulted in soaring commodity prices
Amirul Feisal said Khazanah has a small exposure in Europe and did not have direct exposures to Russian bonds or equities.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![Ringgit appreciates against US dollar since Oct 1 - BNM Ringgit appreciates against US dollar since Oct 1 - BNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635929094_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit appreciates against US dollar since Oct 1 - BNM
The local note was further supported by an improved domestic outlook amid the economic reopening and higher commodity prices.
Fri Nov 12 2021
![Najib announces 'duit raya' of RM106.81 mln for 33,864 smallholders Najib announces 'duit raya' of RM106.81 mln for 33,864 smallholders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496488726_NajibTunRaza.jpg)
Najib announces 'duit raya' of RM106.81 mln for 33,864 smallholders
Of the amount, RM38.16 million is allocated to 16,080 participants of the Cluster New Planting Scheme (RTBB), while RM68.64 million for 17.784 participants of the Commercial Replanting Scheme (TSK).
Sat Jun 03 2017
![Ringgit to rebound to a fair value of RM4.1 vs US dollar in Q3 Ringgit to rebound to a fair value of RM4.1 vs US dollar in Q3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81481639606_OthmanAziz.jpg)
Ringgit to rebound to a fair value of RM4.1 vs US dollar in Q3
Bankers had forecast the rebound based on improving commodity prices such as rubber and palm oil, as well as, steady economic fundamentals, he said.
Thu Jan 05 2017
![Ringgit opens lower against US dollar Ringgit opens lower against US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/71456224628_RINGGIT.jpg)
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today, weighed on by lower oil and commodity prices.
Thu May 05 2016
![Ringgit strengthens, boast region's top performing currency - Najib Ringgit strengthens, boast region's top performing currency - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/71456224628_RINGGIT.jpg)
Ringgit strengthens, boast region's top performing currency - Najib
The ringgit increase has been 11 percent since the end of 2015, while rising commodity prices will augur well for the local unit.
Mon Apr 18 2016
![US interest rate hike to have minimal impact on Malaysian economy US interest rate hike to have minimal impact on Malaysian economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435108154_RinggitMalaysia.jpg)
US interest rate hike to have minimal impact on Malaysian economy
However, as uncertainties lingered for the Malaysian economy in 2016, further downward pressure on the ringgit may persist due to low oil and commodity prices in the short-term.
Thu Dec 17 2015
![Global economic slowdown, low commodity prices see trade expectations in the negative Global economic slowdown, low commodity prices see trade expectations in the negative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445318889_Bajetbajet.jpg)
Global economic slowdown, low commodity prices see trade expectations in the negative
Malaysia's total trade is expected to grow 2.3 percent in 2016 with gross export and import projected to grow at 1.4 percent and 3.3 percent, respectively.
Fri Oct 23 2015
![ASEAN will stay on course for regional economic integration - Mustapa Mohamed ASEAN will stay on course for regional economic integration - Mustapa Mohamed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71440333060_MUSTAPAMOHAMED.jpg)
ASEAN will stay on course for regional economic integration - Mustapa Mohamed
Despite the fall in oil and commodity prices, currency concerns and external economic environment, ASEAN will stay on course.
Sun Aug 23 2015
![Malaysia suffers today because it didn't in 1990s: William Pesek Malaysia suffers today because it didn't in 1990s: William Pesek](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436352106_BENDERAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia suffers today because it didn't in 1990s: William Pesek
Malaysia's ongoing currency crash has many causes: a worsening global outlook, plunging commodity prices and the political scandal enveloping its Prime Minister. But the real culprit is the year 1997.
Tue Aug 11 2015
![Ringgit near 17-year low Ringgit near 17-year low](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435108154_RinggitMalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit near 17-year low
The ringgit stayed near a pre-peg 17-year low on Monday after news Malaysia' foreign exchange reserves fell below $100 billion threshold.
Mon Aug 10 2015
![Ringgit decline not surprising, says economist Ringgit decline not surprising, says economist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436804390_RINGGIT.jpg)
Ringgit decline not surprising, says economist
On the falling ringgit, economist said, it was hard to see a sustained rebound until commodity prices turned back up.
Mon Jul 27 2015