Buying interests return on Bursa

The FBM KLCI closed higher as stock accumulation persists despite some profit-taking activities. FBM KLCI continued to climb for the third consecutive day amid optimism for a Fed rate cut.

Buying interests return

The benchmark index gained 0.29% or 4.74 pts to close at 1,623.12.

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“We reckon buying interests may be gaining momentum as daily traded volume surpassed the 5bn shares level. As such, we believe the index to hover between the 1,620-1,630 range today,” says Rakuten Trade.

Majority of sectors were positive with construction (+2.7%), property (+2.1%), and telecommunications (+0.9%), leading the gains; while losers were seen in energy (-0.1%), and plantation (-0.1%). Market breadth was positive with 761 gainers against 478 losers while 471 remained unchanged. Total volume stood at 5.39bn shares valued at RM4.41bn.

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