Bursa continued downtrend with FBM KLCI falling - Photo by Carlos Herrero on Pexels.com
US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10-49% on all US trading partners.
Malaysia is specifically hit with a 24% tariff on its exports to the US.
Wall Street closed higher despite the tariff news.
European markets were jittery ahead of the announcement.
Asian markets ended mixed due to uncertainty over the tariff scope.
Volatility expected as investors react to the tariff implementation.
FBM KLCI may see a pullback as it tries to hold the 1,500 level.
Opportunities for bargain hunting in fundamentally strong stocks with minimal US exposure.
Defensive sectors favored: REITs, Healthcare (excluding gloves), and Utilities.
Technology sector may underperform due to its high exposure to US exports.
FBM KLCI shows mixed signals: MACD is above the signal line, but RSI is below 50.
Expected consolidation: Trading range likely between 1,480 and 1,530, with resistance at 1,550 and support at 1,500.
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