Bursa ends little changed as investors eye earnings
Trading sentiment was further subdued ahead of tomorrow’s public holiday in Malaysia, which contributed to a more cautious and less aggressive trading environment, says an analyst.
Bursa Malaysia remained relatively unchanged at the close on Monday as investors awaited further corporate earnings results to gauge market direction, according to an analyst. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI index dropped by 0.15 points to 1,736.33 from its previous close of 1,736.48. Analyst Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd's Thong Pak Leng noted that the index continues to trade above the 1,730 level, indicating underlying support is still present despite cautious trading sentiment.
He believes stronger earnings from key index constituents could trigger the next upward move, while resilient domestic fundamentals should continue to support the market. Trading sentiment was further dampened ahead of Malaysia's public holiday tomorrow, Aug 25, 2026, which coincides with Prophet Muhammad's birthday. Bursa Malaysia will be closed for the day.
Investors are now focusing on the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, where US policymakers will provide insights on the interest-rate outlook. The benchmark index opened 1.83 points higher at 1,738.31, fluctuating between 1,733.07 and 1,739.47 throughout the day.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Bursa Malaysia ends flat as investors await earnings for direction malaymail.com
- Bursa ends little changed as investors eye earnings freemalaysiatoday.com
