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KLCI Bounces Back Amid Global Market Jitters

Graciela Maria Reporter / Updated : 2025-03-14 16:48:07
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KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian stock market experienced a significant rebound on Thursday, halting a five-day decline that had seen the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) plummet by over 80 points. The KLCI closed at 1,510.03, a gain of 25.20 points or 1.70%, driven by robust bargain hunting across key sectors.   

Financial, telecommunication, plantation, and industrial stocks led the recovery, with notable gains from companies such as Axiata (up 4.52%), CIMB Group (up 3.57%), Public Bank (up 3.46%), and Sunway (up a substantial 5.76%). This resurgence followed a period of sharp losses, offering a brief respite for investors.

However, the positive momentum is expected to be short-lived, as global market sentiment remains fragile. Concerns over escalating trade tensions, particularly related to potential tariff increases, are weighing heavily on investor confidence.

The down turn of the United states stock markets, are expected to heavily impact the Asian Markets. Wall Street witnessed a sharp sell-off, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 1.30%, the NASDAQ by 1.96%, and the S&P 500 by 1.39%. These losses were largely attributed to renewed worries about U.S. trade policies, specifically President Donald Trump's threats of additional tariffs in response to European Union countermeasures.   

Adding to the economic uncertainty, U.S. producer prices remained flat in February, while initial unemployment claims saw a slight decrease, indicating mixed signals for the economy.  

Furthermore, oil prices declined amid concerns of oversupply and weakening demand. West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures fell by 1.7% to $66.55 per barrel.   

Traders are now bracing for a potentially volatile trading session on Friday, as the KLCI is expected to follow the downward trend of global markets. The ongoing trade disputes and their potential economic repercussions are likely to continue to influence investor behavior in the coming days.

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