Malaysian shares fall as investors assess fresh Trump tariffs amid oil surge
Malaysian stock markets declined as investors reacted to new US trade tariffs and rising global oil prices. Despite the market dip, analysts suggest the impact of the tariffs is limited, with more concern directed toward geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
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BURSA SGX Home Highlight Make The Edge Malaysia your preferred source on Google KUALA LUMPUR (July 24): Malaysian shares retreated on Friday as investors weighed Trump's latest tariffs and a surge in oil prices amid escalating geopolitical conflicts.
The benchmark FBM KLCI fell 13.57 points or 0.79% to 1,701.02 with 27 of its 30 constituent stocks in the red at market close. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL: PMETAL ) was the biggest loser, down 2.4% to RM7.86.
Most of the Bursa Malaysia sectoral indices were in negative territory led by telecommunication-and-media index that declined 1.7%.
Meanwhile, transportation firms, plantation stocks, and real estate investment trusts advanced.
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