Malaysia’s banking sector started 2026 on a stronger-than-expected footing, with loan growth picking up, credit demand holding firm, and asset quality remaining stable despite a challenging global backdrop. Raymond Ng, Equity Analyst at Hong Leong Investment Bank unpacks what is driving this sector and what investors can expect.

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Malaysia’s banking sector started 2026 on a stronger-than-expected footing, with loan growth picking up, credit demand holding firm, and asset quality remaining stable despite a challenging global backdrop. Raymond Ng, Equity Analyst at Hong Leong Investment Bank unpacks what is driving this sector and what investors can expect. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

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Malaysia's Banks : Strong Start, Uncertain H2

Cryptocurrency markets are facing renewed pressure as Bitcoin retreats sharply from its highs, even as global equity markets continue to rally on the back of AI enthusiasm and strong technology earnings. Capital appears to be flowing back into traditional growth assets, while ETF outflows, long-term holder selling, and weakening sentiment have raised fresh questions about institutional demand for digital assets. At the same time, Ethereum is attracting attention for a very different reason, with some investors arguing that corporate adoption, AI-related use cases, and changes to network governance could unlock a new phase of growth. As crypto navigates a tougher market environment, is this simply another cyclical correction, or does it signal a more fundamental reassessment of the sector’s role in investor portfolios?

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Cryptocurrency markets are facing renewed pressure as Bitcoin retreats sharply from its highs, even as global equity markets continue to rally on the back of AI enthusiasm and strong technology earnings. Capital appears to be flowing back into traditional growth assets, while ETF outflows, long-term holder selling, and weakening sentiment have raised fresh questions about institutional demand for digital assets. At the same time, Ethereum is attracting attention for a very different reason, with some investors arguing that corporate adoption, AI-related use cases, and changes to network governance could unlock a new phase of growth. As crypto navigates a tougher market environment, is this simply another cyclical correction, or does it signal a more fundamental reassessment of the sector’s role in investor portfolios? Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Overnight saw the release of Australia's first quarter GDP numbers while the US' unemployment indicators are set to be released tonight. Hebe Chan, Senior Market Analyst at Vantage Market, dissects these numbers and what it would mean for interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Overnight saw the release of Australia's first quarter GDP numbers while the US' unemployment indicators are set to be released tonight. Hebe Chan, Senior Market Analyst at Vantage Market, dissects these numbers and what it would mean for interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Latest data reveal that US services activity accelerated in May, while employment registered a slight slowdown. Meanwhile, equities on Wall Street have broken a nine-day winning streak but optimism still surrounds tech and AI counters. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence discusses these developments and their impact on US interest rates going forward.

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Latest data reveal that US services activity accelerated in May, while employment registered a slight slowdown. Meanwhile, equities on Wall Street have broken a nine-day winning streak but optimism still surrounds tech and AI counters. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence discusses these developments and their impact on US interest rates going forward. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Malaysia's Banks : Strong Start, Uncertain H2

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