
FBM KLCI Rises on Bargain Hunting as Global Markets Rebound After Trump Tariff Reversal
FBM KLCI closes higher on foreign buying; Wall Street rebounds as Trump drops Europe tariffs and Greenland force option.

FBM KLCI closes higher on foreign buying; Wall Street rebounds as Trump drops Europe tariffs and Greenland force option.

The FBM KLCI closed at 1,669.57 on Jan 8, down 0.43% or 7.26 points (range: 1,666.34-1,674.44) and is cautious with geopolitical tensions

Supreme Court justices challenged Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers for tariffs, questioning whether he exceeded Congress’s authority under IEEPA.

Fed keeps rates at 4.25%-4.5%, cites tariff uncertainty, solid labor market, and rising inflation, unemployment risks.

The EU’s countermeasures will roll out in two phases, beginning April 1 and reaching full implementation by April 13

Volatility may persist due to concerns over potential U.S. tariffs under Trump’s administration, leading to cautious sentiment among foreign investors