Investors were likely to remain selective ahead of the third-quarter earnings season, with corporate results and management guidance expected to drive individual stock movements.
Key takeaways
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI fell 3.16 points to 1,592.03 at 9.10 am, with 216 losers versus 109 gainers, as Apex Securities warned of continued bearish pressure amid global rate concerns and upcoming US inflation data.
- FBM KLCI dropped below 1,600 points, signaling bearish sentiment.
- Market breadth was negative: 216 losers vs. 109 gainers.
- Apex expects pressure to continue due to US Fed rate hike expectations and upcoming PPI release.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday as cautious investor sentiment persisted, despite overnight gains on Wall Street.
At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) shed 3.16 points to 1,592.03 from Wednesday's close of 1,595.19.
Market breadth was negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 216 to 109. A total of 255 counters were unchanged, 2,194 remained untraded and 13 were suspended.
Turnover stood at 253.49 million units worth RM83.18 million.