# Malaysia: Moody's correct in highlighting risk – BBH — Octa

> BBH analysts say Malaysia's ratings are below their model, which suggests a BBB+ rating against actual A-. They note that inflation rose to 3.7% in August and that GDP grew 5.8% in Q2. They also flag speculation that Prime Minister Najib may call early elections.

- Date: 2017-09-26 · published 2017-09-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69220-malaysia-moody-s-correct-in-highlighting-risk-bbh-octa
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger growth and rising inflation support the ringgit and Malaysian demand for commodities, although the note itself is a sovereign credit view. The price implication for feed is minimal.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- octaafrica.net: https://www.octaafrica.net/markets/news/view/493256/

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