Malaysia markets
Local Macro
Domestic currency strengthened from the support level of 4.50 to close at 4.4690 against dollar.
KLCI Performance
Local index enjoyed the best day and rallied convincingly to close at 1,1613 (+10.71%) with all sectors in gain.
Malaysia equity flow (MYR million)
Offshore continued selling local equities, but at a much lower pace.
Sectoral performance (%)
Interestingly, overnight all sectors were in a sea of green. The champ w...

Deregulation was a hallmark of Trump's policy framework, and his previous term saw M&A-friendly regulatory reforms. With Trump poised for a White House comeback and an M&A market primed to rebound, many market observers foresee a surge in deals over the coming years.
M&A activity is already showing signs of recovery. According to Dealogic, announced M&A deals in 2024 surpassed $1.4 trillion, up from $1.32 trillion in 2023, though slightly bel...

The Federal Reserve's latest meeting has resulted in a sharp decline in both the stock and Treasury markets, while the dollar has surged to its highest level since 2022. Although the market had anticipated this meeting, the hawkish tone exceeded expectations, underscored by four key points:
1、Significant Reduction in Rate Cut Projections
2、Notable Increase in 2024 PCE Inflation Forecasts
3、Clear Indication of Upside Risks to In...

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome said policymakers will need to proceed cautiously with future rate cuts, ensuring the balance between supply and demand and working to protect the economy against shocks.
"It's appropriate for us now to proceed cautiously now that we're a hundred basis points closer to neutral," Powell said during a press conference after the Fed cut the target federal funds rate by 25 basis points and forecas...