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Daily Market Report
Daily Market Report
  • Wall Street ended higher as an unexpected decline in U.S. employment in July strengthened market expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the time being.
  • The Dow gained 0.28%, while the S&P 500 surged 0.62%, and the NASDAQ jumped 1.30%. In HK, the HSI ended higher as upbeat Chinese export figures exceeded market expectations, boosting investor confidence in China's economic outlook and triggering late-session buying.
  • Back home, the FBM KLCI ended a tad lower as market participation shifted from heavyweight stocks to the broader small-cap segment.
  • While external uncertainties remain, supported by geopolitical developments and firm oil prices, bargain hunting should help limit downside pressure.
  • We expect the benchmark index to trend within the 1,730–1,740 range today while maintaining a positive bias.
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Daily Market Report - 5 August 2026
Daily Market Report - 5 August 2026
  • Wall Street closed broadly higher with both DJIA and the S&P500 hitting record highs underpinned by solid corporate earnings and the possibility of a deal between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • As a result, crude oil prices fell with the Brent crude declining to below the USD80/barrel.
  • Meanwhile, the US 10-year yield also fell to 4.615%. Over in Hong Kong, the HSI declined as rotation out of defensive segment namely banks and into AI related stocks have begun.
  • Back home, the FBMKLCI maintained its impressive run to end above the 1,730 thresholds following a soft opening. Buying has been broad based as we noticed foreign funds may be returning to the local bourse. For today, we expect the index to trend between the 1,730-1,740 range.
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Daily Market Report - 4 August 2026
Daily Market Report - 4 August 2026
  • Wall Street closed sharply higher as easing US-Iran tensions lifted market sentiment, driving oil prices and Treasury yields lower ahead of a busy week of corporate earnings and key economic data.
  • The Dow gained 1.32%, while the S&P 500 surged 1.48%, and the NASDAQ jumped 2.13%. In HK, the HSI gained 0.48% and reclaimed the 26,000 level due to strong buying on Mainland Chinese stocks.
  • Back home, the FBM KLCI rebounded into positive territory following late buying in selected heavyweight stocks.
  • While the local market continues to receive support from selective bargain hunting, we maintain a cautious stance amid persistent uncertainties in global markets. As such, we expect the FBM KLCI to trade within the 1,720–1,730 range today.
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Daily Market Report - 23 July 2026
Daily Market Report - 23 July 2026
  • Wall Street endured a choppy session as all 3 major indices ended at almost the day’s low.
  • Overall sentiment was affected by the spike in crude oil prices which will
    add inflationary pressures and interest rates on the Federal Reserve.
  • In addition, after hours earnings reports from Alphabet, Tesla and IBM were
    discouraging.
  • Meanwhile, the US 10-year yield edged higher at 4.659%. There were numerous headwinds weighing on the regional markets as the escalating
    tension in the middle east pushed crude oil prices higher as the Brent crude jumped to almost USD95/barrel.
  • As a result, Hong Kong equities retreated to below the 25,000
    level. As for the local bourse, the FBM KLCI declined to almost the 1,710 mark presumably attributed to the selldown by foreign funds.
  • Nonetheless, commodity-based stocks like Press Metal, Petronas Gas and Petronas Chemicals all gained. Thus, we expect the index to hover
    within the 1,705-1,715 range today.
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Daily Market Report - 21 July 2026
Daily Market Report - 21 July 2026
  • Wall Street closed negatively despite a strong opening as the tension between the US and Iran continues to weigh on sentiment. In addition, crude oil prices advanced with the Brent crude hitting almost USD90/barrel.
  • As a result, the US 10-year yield edged higher at 4.594%.
  • Over in Hong Kong, the HSI staged a massive rally to close above the 25,000 mark as investors rotated out of global semiconductor stocks into Chinese tech giants amid strong expectations of Beijing stimulus package and China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) pledge to support the capital market.
  • On the home front, the FBM KLCI ended lower, attributed to profit taking activities following a decent run over the last few days. We noticed the selling had been prominent amongst the banks. Nonetheless, we believe funds will return to snap up local shares as the rotational play is still ongoing. For today, we
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