The FBM KLCI maintained its downtrend as profit taking activities continued following the sharp gains on Monday.

“Nonetheless, the index managed to close above the crucial 1,630 level and if broken, we may see another potential consolidation phase.

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Downtrend

“Therefore, it is pivotal that buying activities return to avoid such an incident occurring thus we expect the index to hover within the 1,630-1,640 range today,” says Rakuten Trade.

Foreign markets

Wall Street eked out gains as traders are convinced of a rate
cut next month after the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s meeting last month.

As such, the DJIA added 55 points while the Nasdaq gained 102 points with the US 10-year yield easing to 3.799%. Over in Hong Kong, the HSI
declined but off intra-day low, partly attributed to Walmart’s
sale of its stake in JD.com according to Bloomberg, 11% below market price.

It was also reported that foreign funds are dumping Chinese tech stocks amid weak corporate earnings and China’s economic outlook.

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