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title: "Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data, -2-"
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description: "Bank Negara Malaysia will release final first-quarter growth data on Friday, with advance estimates indicating a 5.3% growth rate. The economy is expected to maintain its momentum due to strong domestic demand and exports, supported by government subsidies that help control inflation and boost consumer spending. Rising investments, particularly in data centers, are also anticipated to bolster demand, according to Capital Economics."
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# Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data, -2-

Bank Negara Malaysia is scheduled to release final first-quarter growth data on Friday. Advance estimates showed the economy grew 5.3%, a pace that appears sustainable.

Bank Negara Malaysia recently said the economy likely maintained its growth momentum, supported by resilient domestic demand and strong exports. Growth is expected to remain solid, with generous government subsidies helping contain inflation and support consumer spending despite the impact from the Middle East conflict, said Capital Economics.

Rising investment, including in data centers, is also expected to support demand, CE noted.

Any references to days are in local times.

Write to Jessica Fleetham at jessica.fleetham@wsj.com and Jihye Lee at jihye.lee@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

May 08, 2026 12:28 ET (16:28 GMT)

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