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Bursa Malaysia opens higher despite headwinds from US yields, crude
Malaysia's stock market kicked off the trading day on a positive note, with the benchmark index gaining ground despite persistent pressure from elevated US bond yields and climbing oil prices. The KLCI rose 1.90 points in early trading.
LSN Malaysia ·
Bursa Malaysia opened firmer on Friday as buying interest emerged in early trade, pushing the benchmark KLCI index up 1.90 points, or 0.11%, to 1,674.21 by 9:10 am.
The modest gain came despite lingering headwinds in the form of elevated US Treasury yields and rising crude oil prices, which have weighed on regional equity markets in recent sessions. The overnight performance of global markets and currency movements typically set the tone for trading on the Malaysian exchange.
Market watchers noted that the day's opening followed Thursday's close of 1,672.31, with investors appearing cautious but not discouraged as the week progressed. The uptick suggested some resilience among local buyers, though the gains remained contained amid broader economic uncertainties.
Analysts will be watching for any shifts in sentiment as trading progresses, with particular attention to how international market conditions and commodity price movements continue to influence investor appetite for Malaysian equities throughout the session.