Bullish market but caution is advised on potential risks with the looming threat of a US recession and geopolitical tensions while "Investors tread cautiously"
Bursa Malaysia started on a positive note, buoyed by Wall Street’s optimistic trend. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened higher, following regional markets, fueled by expectations of a potential interest rate cut amid US economic indicators.
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Investor attention shifted to Friday’s May Nonfarm Payrolls report. Heavyweights like Maybank and Tenaga Nasional showed gains.
The financial services sector led the market’s upward trajectory. Overall, the market is expected to remain bullish, with technical indicators suggesting a trading range between 1,600 and 1,620 points.
Meanwhile, yesterday, the FBM KLCI closed lower with heavy profit-taking in banking stocks.
“We believe the outlook for local equities remains positive, supported by strong corporate earnings. Hence, we anticipate the FBM KLCI to trend within the range of 1,600-1,615 today,” says Rakuten Trade.
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