Apr 16
Foreign Selling Weighs on KLCI; Select Opportunities Remain in THMY, CITIC, GDGROUP
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Foreign Selling Weighs on KLCI; Select Opportunities Remain in THMY, CITIC, GDGROUP
Malaysia is better insulated from external shocks
Wall Street Mixed; FBM KLCI Seen Stable Within Range
KUALA LUMPUR – Wall Street ended mixed overnight, with gains in consumer, energy, healthcare and entertainment stocks offset by continued selling in technology shares amid AI concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.53% to 49,501.30, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.51% to 6,882.72. The Nasdaq fell sharply by 1.51% to 22,904.58. Wall Street Focus In Asia, Hong Kong equities recovered…
FBM KLCI Steady at 1,720 as Ringgit Strengthens and Foreign Funds Flow
The FBM KLCI concluded trading around the 1,720 mark, bolstered by robust late-session buying from investors. Market analysts attribute this resilience to anticipated continued inflows from foreign funds eager to acquire Malaysian shares. The ringgit further appreciated against the US dollar, reaching 4.00, with expectations it will soon breach this threshold, enhancing overall sentiment. FBM…
Malaysia's FBM KLCI Holds Steady Amid Global Market Volatility and China GDP Data
Kuala Lumpur, January 20, 2026 – While Wall Street observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day with markets closed, U.S. futures traded lower, pressured by President Trump’s recent tariff threats against nations opposing the proposed sale of Greenland. In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index hit a one-week low following China’s Q4 2025 GDP growth slowdown to 4.5% from 4.8%, with full-year expansion at 5%,…
Investor vigilance urged amid unrelenting recent foreign sell-down
The FBM KLCI slumped to below the 1,570 level as foreign selling continues in tandem with the broad-based regional declines. Investor vigilance “The recent foreign sell-down has been unrelenting and though we see this as an opportune time to accumulate shares, we advocate investors to remain vigilant,” says Rakuten Trade. At current levels, the local bourse is trading at a reasonable 14.5x…
Volatility in equities is rising as funds shift to safe-haven
The FBM KLCI closed lower but recovered slightly due to bargain hunting. However, overall market sentiment remained cautious, mirroring weak regional performances. Volatility in equities Volatility in equities is rising as funds shift to safe-haven assets like gold, which has surged past USD 2,800/oz. The index is expected to trade between 1,550-1,560, with investors likely staying on the…
Foreign funds may shift towards Asian markets amid Wall Street volatility
The FBM KLCI closed positively after a weak streak, though no clear post-CNY rally has emerged. The market appears primed for stock accumulation. Foreign funds flow Foreign funds may shift towards Asian markets amid Wall Street volatility, as evidenced by gold hitting an all-time high near USD 2,800/oz. The index is expected to trade within the 1,555-1,565 range today. Technical View: AUMAS…