KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI erased earlier gains by midday as investors continued to take profit following a six-day rally in the closing days of 2024. At the midday break, the benchmark index was down 2.43 points to 1,630.44. The broader market, however, was positive with 506 gainers compared to 476 decliners, suggesting that investors had turned their attention to picking up bargains among the lower liners. Turnover was 2.4 billion shares valued at RM1.48bil. Investors continue to tread cautiously amid a suggestion by the Federal Reserve that there will be fewer rate cuts this year than initially projected, while the incoming Trump administration will fuel inflation with its growth policies. In China, the Shanghai Composite index dropped 0.46% to 3,247 while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.87% to 19,794. Singapore's Straits Times fell 1.71% to 3,799. Japan's stock exchange remained closed for a national holiday. On Bursa Malaysia, laggards included Nestle down ...
During last year's Christmas, my advice was for everyone to spend wisely and some tips to cut spending without missing the point of celebrating Christmas, which is to give. This year, the advice is still the same, spending wisely during the Christmas. As I was quite busy for the whole preparation, I will be blogging more on financial stuff after this Christmas. So, Blessed Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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