MARC: Malaysia's resilience tested as regional risks and higher yields cloud outlook
MARC Ratings says Malaysia's economy is resilient with Q2 2026 GDP growth revised up to 6.0%, but rising global bond yields and weaker foreign bond flows pose challenges. The ringgit strengthened to RM4.04 against the US dollar, and MARC maintains its end-2026 forecast of RM4.00-RM4.15.