Malaysia’s benchmark index retreated as profit-taking in key heavyweights weighed on sentiment, while overall market activity remained active. Summary FBM KLCI fell 0.83% to 1,684.93 , dragged by losses in banking and selected large-cap names, despite steady trading participation. Market Performance FBM KLCI : 1,684.93 (-0.83%) FBM Mid 70: -0.00% (flat) FBM Small Cap: -0.23% FBM ACE: +0.20% Broad market was mixed , with weakness concentrated in large caps. Market Breadth & Trading Activity Total volume: 3.54 billion shares Total value: RM4.19 billion Gainers: 456 Losers: 678 Unchanged: 550 Market breadth turned negative , reflecting cautious sentiment. Top Movers – KLCI Gainers Axiata (6888.MY) +1.54% Petronas Gas (6033.MY) +1.18% Sunway (5211.MY) +1.15% Losers Hong Leong Bank (5819.MY) -3.29% Maybank (1155.MY) -3.02% CIMB (1023.MY) -2.47% Banking sector weakness was the main ...
My personal take on the Ringgit's weakness that have continued
And if you are not concern, then this chart should show you otherwise.
Malaysian Ringgit was the second worst currency performing in Asia, behind the Japanese yen, ever since Donald Trump's surprise victory in the presidential election in the United States.
Here are some of the things that have been said about the Ringgit.
1) The Ringgit has suffered more in general because of the higher percentage of foreign holding in the bond market.
2) Uncertainties over Trump's policy once he takes over has caused concern over emerging market and Ringgit.
3) Fundamentals have not change. The Ringgit is undervalued, but uncertainties are making it less attractive.
Honestly, it's difficult to tell if it's really just Trump that had caused the weakness in Ringgit. Remember that the oil price has slowly moved up to its current 40 to 50 USD per barrel from the 20 to 30ish range in February this year but the Malaysian Ringgit has not seen the same magnitude in movement.
So far, negative headlines have surrounded Ringgit and if you have traveled to countries like Indonesia, like myself, you'll feel depressed because the Indonesian Rupiah seems to be gaining more value than the Ringgit. (Sad but true)
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