Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.5 in October, Lowest in Four Months — S&P Global
Malaysian Market Summary: The FBMKLCI slipped 0.34% on Thursday as investors tracked developments in West Asia and weighed conflicting signals from the US and Iran over peace talks. Market breadth was negative, with 492 gainers against 564 losers. Energy (+2.66%), Industrial Products (+1.44%), and Utilities (+1.24%) led sector gains, while Construction (-1.74%), Finance (-0.68%), and Telco (-0.56%) lagged.
Globally, US markets fell sharply — Dow (-1.01%), S&P 500 (-1.74%), Nasdaq (-2.38%) — as rising oil prices and Middle East tensions dampened sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped 1.2%, and major Asian indices also closed lower: Nikkei 225 (-0.27%), Hang Seng (-1.89%), CSI 300 (-1%).
Looking ahead, market sentiment remains fragile and headline-driven. Investors are expected to stay cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty. Export-oriented sectors may benefit from currency volatility, while higher oil prices could support energy and plantation counters. Defensive plays like utilities remain attractive as investors seek stability.
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