Foreign buying lifts bond holdings by RM7.2bil to RM325.5bil

New Straits Times Asila Jalil · News & blogs · 51 min ago

Key takeaways

Foreign bond holdings in Malaysia increased by RM7.2 billion to RM325.5 billion in October, showing confidence in the economy.

Foreign holdings rose to RM325.5 billion, up RM7.2 billion in October.
Foreign holdings made up 21% of total government debt, according to MBSB Research.
UST yield curve flattened at 5.12% due to geopolitical risks and delayed rate hikes.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign holdings of Malaysian bonds posted a strong inflow in October, signalling confidence in Malaysia's economic fundamentals.

In its October fixed income review, MBSB Research said the outstanding value moved higher by RM7.2 billion to RM325.5 billion.

"Foreign holdings saw a significant increase in the final week of October, reaching a record high.

"We estimate that the share of foreign holdings in total outstanding government debt edged higher to 21 per cent," it said.

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