Bursa Malaysia slides as geopolitical risk intensifies
Bursa Malaysia experienced a decline as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices dampened investor sentiment. Analysts expect continued market volatility until there is more clarity on global interest rates and the regional conflict.
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Reflects how global geopolitical instability directly impacts regional financial markets and investor confidence.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia joined other Asian markets in a sea of red as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate and oil prices rose.
At 9.08am, the FBM KLCI was down 2.87 points to 1,683.87.
"We expect the FBM KLCI to trade with a cautious to negative bias in the near term, as external headwinds continue to overshadow otherwise resilient domestic fundamentals.
"Renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, elevated crude oil prices and higher global bond yields are likely to keep risk appetite subdued, particularly for rate-sensitive and energy-intensive sectors," said Apex Securities in a note.
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