Monetary and Financial Developments September 2007
Thursday, November 1st, 2007Bank Negara Highlights
- Net financing of the private sector increased at a faster pace in September, reflecting an increase in loans outstanding to the business sector.
- The average lending rate of commercial banks was marginally lower in September.
- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar.
- Headline inflation moderated to 1.8%.
- The net NPL ratio of banking institutions improved further to 3.5%.


