Optimistic GDP growth forecast of between 4.5%-5.5% for 2025 may inject market optimism

The FBM KLCI maintained its uptrend ahead of Budget 2025. Looking forward, we are Neutral on Budget 2025. “Nonetheless, we expect the market may be a tad disappointed by the absence of infra projects implementation.”

GDP Forecast

Nonetheless, the more optimistic GDP growth forecast of between 4.5%-5.5% for 2025 may inject some optimism thus we expect the index to hover within the 1,645-1,655 range today.

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