Bursa Malaysia's FBM KLCI was among a host of major Asian bourses that had appreciated in yesterday's trading session, apparently standing resilient in the face of the 25% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump on all vehicles and foreign-made auto parts imported into the United States.
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed the first quarter in the red, sliding 7.83% as persistent market uncertainties and cautious investor sentiment weighed on performance.
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rose to its highest level in about two weeks on Thursday, shrugging off threats of new U.S. car tariffs amid mixed performances from regional peers.
KUALA LUMPUR: Profit-taking in local blue-chips on Bursa Malaysia was capped by underlying optimism following the share's recent breakout.
KUALA LUMPUR: Buying in selected heavyweight counters sent the FBM KLCI higher in Thursday morning trade, despite investor trepidation over developments in Trump's tariffs war.
KUALA LUMPUR: Investors have hit pause on bargain-hunting activities on Bursa Malaysia following the announcement of new tariffs on auto imports to the US.
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed higher on Tuesday, tracking regional gains as investors awaited clarity on impending U.S. tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's blue chips rallied for a second successive day amid a boost in regional sentiment as investors hoped the US will be more reserved in its implementation of tariffs next week.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's benchmark stock index snuck a little higher at the start of midweek trading, although there remained an air of caution ahead of more developments in the US tariffs front.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's blue-chip index rose in the morning session as bargain-hunters entered the market despite trepidation over the onset of US trade tariffs in April.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, mirroring regional market trends, as investor sentiment was dampened by the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to maintain interest rates and the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) unexpected decision to keep its key lending rates unchanged, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI finished higher on Friday amid cautious market sentiment, bucking the trend as other regional indices edged down.
KUALA LUMPUR: The barometer of Malaysia's stock market barely budged at the start of Friday trading as investors came up empty in their search for fresh catalysts.
Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index ended yesterday broadly lower, mirroring regional market trends.
The FBM KLCI emerged as the top-performing index in the region yesterday, gaining 1.69% as it bounced back from a significant five-day sell-off, driven by bargain hunting.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's stock market headed for another day of losses after a brief rebound at the start of the Thursday the session as Chinese stocks weighed on the regional sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's main stock index plunged 1.9% in the early session as investors fled risky assets in light of the rising tariffs conflict between the US and its trading partners.
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended the early session nearly 10 points underwater as sentiment over equities remained soft amid the geopolitical turmoil.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian stocks plummeted to a new one-year low on Wednesday, with the FBM KLCI caught in a relentless four-day selloff.
KUALA LUMPUR: Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has maintained its FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) target at 1,730 this year, amid global market realignment as investors adjust to the moderation of Wall Street's extended rally.