Headline inflation to stay moderate at 1.5- 2.5% in 2026 - Bank Negara

Headline inflation to stay moderate at 1.5- 2.5% in 2026 - Bank Negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate, averaging between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2026 despite greater global commodity price volatility amid the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Inflation projected to hover around 1.5%-2.5% in 2026

Bank Negara Malaysia says targeted policies are in place to help cushion the impact of developments in global commodity and energy prices.