Foreign Inflows and Commodity Strength Support Bursa Malaysia as KLCI Consolidates at High Levels
The FBM KLCI closed at 1,678.83 as investors balanced foreign fund participation, firm palm oil prices and semiconductor recovery prospects. Banks remained defensive anchors while selective interest continued in plantations, technology and infrastructure.
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AI Rebound Supports Stocks as Investors Balance Growth Optimism and Inflation Risks
U.S. equities regained momentum as renewed buying in technology and semiconductor shares lifted the S&P 500 by 0.8% and the Nasdaq by 1.3%. Investors are now weighing AI earnings potential against persistent inflation, elevated Treasury yields and Federal Reserve uncertainty.
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Bitcoin Holds Around $63K as ETF Flows Support Market; Crypto Enters Institutional Accumulation Phase
Bitcoin stabilized near $63,000-$64,000 as ETF demand and institutional buying offset macro uncertainty. Ethereum held around $2,700 while investors watched liquidity conditions, stablecoin regulation, AI crypto infrastructure and the next phase of capital rotation.
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Gold Consolidates Near $4,100 as Safe-Haven Demand Meets Strong Dollar and Higher Rates
Gold held around $4,100-$4,130 per ounce as geopolitical uncertainty and central bank demand offset pressure from a stronger dollar and elevated Treasury yields. Investors are watching Federal Reserve signals, ETF flows and the next direction in interest rates.
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Oil Pulls Back After Geopolitical Rally; Brent Holds Near $76 as Supply Risks and Demand Concerns Battle
Brent held near $76 and WTI around $72 after retreating from a geopolitical rally. Middle East risks and Strait of Hormuz concerns continued to support prices, while OPEC+ output recovery and uncertain global demand limited the upside.
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Dollar Consolidates Near High Levels While Yen Weakness Raises Intervention Risks
The DXY held near 100.8 as U.S. rate expectations supported the dollar, while USD/JPY near 160 kept intervention risk in focus. The euro traded around 1.14 and sterling near 1.34 amid growing divergence across major currencies.
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