As of November 14, 2024, Bursa Malaysia's FBM KLCI has experienced a notable decline, closing at 1,600.68, down 10.82 points from the previous day. This drop follows a previous close of 1,611.50 and marks a significant fluctuation during the day, with the index opening at 1,614.89 and ranging between 1,598.64 and 1,615.84. The market sentiment has been heavily influenced by weak regional performance, with decliners outnumbering gainers 586 to 419, and a turnover that rose to 3.14 billion units valued at RM2.69 billion.
The decline in the index is attributed to various factors, including rising concerns over potential US tariffs impacting ASEAN equities, as noted by Stephen Innes from SPI Asset Management. Additionally, analysts are anticipating a Q3 GDP report expected to show a growth of 5.3%, which could influence market dynamics moving forward. Dr. Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid from Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has expressed optimism about the return of foreign interest in early 2025, suggesting that investors may find opportunities in the current market volatility.
Earlier in the month, on November 1, the index had dipped below the psychological support level of 1,600, closing at 1,592.56, which raised concerns among investors. Heavyweight stocks such as CIMB, Hong Leong Bank, Maybank, and RHB saw declines, contributing to the overall downward trend. Amidst this volatility, crude palm oil prices surged to RM4,700 per tonne, while the Energy Index managed to gain 3.36 points. As investors navigate these challenging conditions, the market remains cautious ahead of the upcoming budget announcements and economic reports. [a603b9b6][46def72d][89434f7c][000ff3a8][bd3b29f3][64caf89a][1eae3f63][f17f6d97][68469bfe][5f22de3f][ab4a2de0][38fb9969][a8ec5896]