Potential recovery is expected in the FBM KLCI
The FBM KLCI closed 0.5% lower, led by declines in Public Bank, while lower liners ended mixed. The Transportation and Logistics sector saw the highest buying interest (+1.2%), and the Technology sector led the laggards (-1.2%). Globally, US stock markets showed positive movements, while European markets were uniformly positive, and Asian markets were more muted. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.6%, but South Korea, Hong Kong, and Chinese markets remained flat.
Looking ahead, a potential recovery is expected in the FBM KLCI following positive developments on Wall Street. Lower liners may stay in consolidation mode, and investors are focused on US economic data and Fed interest rate movements. Tensions in the Middle East are also influencing market sentiment. The Plantation sector is favored due to rising CPO prices.
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