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BNM Monetary Policy Committee has maintained the overnight policy rate at 3.0 per cent. FILE PIX

Although the OPR is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points cut by Bank Negara Malaysia as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of the American tariffs.

A woman shops for items at a Costco store on April 28, 2025 in Alhambra, California. Global stocks were steady on April 28 as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

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CEO Bjorn Gulden said Adidas had reduced its exports from China to the United States "to a minimum", but added that the group was still "somewhat exposed to those currently very high tariffs". - Photo source: Adidas/Instagram

Beloved Malaysians' staples have almost doubled in price over the past 13 years.

The daughter of former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, Hannah Thomas, will run against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Grayndler in Australia’s Federal Election on May 3. - Photo: FACEBOOK / Hannah Thomas - Greens Candidate for Grayndler

The IMF said on Wednesday that if fiscal revenues and economic output decline more significantly than current forecasts due to rising tariffs and weakened growth prospects, debt levels may exceed existing "debt-at-risk" estimates. - Photo by AFP

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) shaking hands with President of China Xi Jinping at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony in conjunction with the State Visit of the President of China to Malaysia at the Seri Perdana Complex today. - Bernama photo