Malaysia government bonds are likely to trade steady as investors await the release of 1Q GDP and April inflation data Wednesday and amid continued concerns over the euro zone. A local trader says "there is some slightly positive news coming from Europe, but we would still like to wait for some more concrete signs." Malaysia's 1Q GDP likely grew 4.5% on year, while April inflation likely remained steady at 2.1% on year, according to Dow Jones polls. Monday, the yield on the October 2015 MGS ended 2 bps lower at 3.17%, the October 2017 MGS yield closed flat at 3.26% and the August 2022 MGS yield ended 5 bps lower at 3.52%.
Monday, 21 May 2012
Malaysia Govt Bonds Likely Steady;GDP, Inflation Eyed
Malaysia government bonds are likely to trade steady as investors await the release of 1Q GDP and April inflation data Wednesday and amid continued concerns over the euro zone. A local trader says "there is some slightly positive news coming from Europe, but we would still like to wait for some more concrete signs." Malaysia's 1Q GDP likely grew 4.5% on year, while April inflation likely remained steady at 2.1% on year, according to Dow Jones polls. Monday, the yield on the October 2015 MGS ended 2 bps lower at 3.17%, the October 2017 MGS yield closed flat at 3.26% and the August 2022 MGS yield ended 5 bps lower at 3.52%.
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