The Nikkei Malaysia Manufacturing purchasing managers’ index for April signalled an expansion for the first time in 2 years. Edward also provides his outlook on upcoming data on external trade, 1Q17 GDP and Bank Negara's monetary policy decision.

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories: 

Tags:  manufacturing,  exports,  ringgit,  trade,  demand,  China,  USA,  globalisation,  consumption,  E&E,  Bank Negara,  BNM,  OPR,  Overnight Policy Rate,  interest rate policy,  GDP