A sector in-depth report released by Moody’s Investors Service says relatively benign inflation in Asean countries has enabled central banks in the region to prioritise economic recovery over monetary tightening. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 29, 2022.
“Continuing supply constraints also increase inflationary pressure. Forward guidance from most Asean central banks is that they expect to raise interest rates in the second half of 2022,” it said. “Interest rate hikes will lead to a widening of banks’ net interest margins. However, asset risks for banks also increase when interest rates rise.
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