The FBM KLCI index rose by 0.2%, benefiting from a U.S. Fed rate cut of 50 basis points. Gains were seen in over half of the key index components, with the Property sector outperforming at +1.7%.
U.S. stock markets had a mixed day—Dow Jones rose by 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined by 0.2%. In Europe, markets closed lower amid cautious sentiment from the Bank of England and Norway’s Norges Bank keeping interest rates steady. Meanwhile, Asian markets performed positively.
Market Outlook
Profit-taking may cause a short-term pullback in the local bourse, including in the lower liners. Investors are closely watching Malaysia’s inflation data. Weakness is expected in the technology sector, reflecting Nasdaq’s performance. However, gold-related stocks appear promising, with gold prices surpassing USD 2,600/oz due to expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions.
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