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Market Daily Report: Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Line With Most Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday in line with most Asian markets, mirroring gains from Wall Street, where investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve's substantial interest rate cut. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 3.17 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 1,668.82 at the close from Thursday's close of 1,665.65. It opened 5.03 points higher at 1,670.68, trading between 1,668.48 and 1,674.04 throughout the session. In the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 732 to 468, while 465 counters were unchanged, 850 untraded and 32 suspended. Turnover swelled to 4.19 billion units worth RM5.97 billion, from Thursday's 3.99 billion units worth RM4.08 billion. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors head of investment research, Mohd Sedek Jantan, noted the FBM KLCI's gains were led by utilities, logistics, and banking stocks, reflecting improved market sentiment. Additiona
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Dow and S&P 500 Edge Up as Rate-Cut Bets Firm; Energy Stocks Lead Gains

 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 saw modest gains as investor confidence grew in anticipation of an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The energy sector led the rally, fueled by a surge in crude oil prices, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite faced some pressure.

Key Highlights:

  1. Federal Reserve Rate-Cut Expectations: Market sentiment was bolstered by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments on Friday, where he indicated that the time had come to lower borrowing costs due to diminishing inflation risks and moderating labor demand. This has increased the likelihood of a rate cut, with the CME Group's FedWatch tool showing a 69.5% chance of a 25-basis-point cut and a 30.5% chance of a 50-basis-point cut.

  2. Market Performance:

    • Dow Jones Industrial Average: The Dow rose by 171.49 points, or 0.42%, reaching 41,346.57.
    • S&P 500: The S&P 500 gained 6.01 points, or 0.11%, to 5,640.62, nearing record highs.
    • Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite dipped by 36.60 points, or 0.20%, to 17,841.20, weighed down by losses in some tech stocks.

  3. Energy Sector Rally: Energy stocks surged by 1.7%, hitting a one-week high as crude oil prices jumped nearly 3%. The increase in oil prices was driven by reports of production stoppages in Libya and concerns over potential supply disruptions from the Middle East due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

  4. Nvidia and AI Sector: Nvidia, a key player in the AI and semiconductor sectors, saw its stock rise by 0.4% ahead of its earnings report scheduled for Wednesday. The company's performance will be closely scrutinized to justify its significant year-to-date gain of over 160%, which has made it the second-largest company by market cap after Apple.

  5. Mixed Earnings Reports:

    • PDD Holdings: US-listed shares of PDD Holdings plummeted by 26.8% after the company missed market expectations for its second-quarter revenue.
    • Boeing: The aerospace giant slipped by 0.40% following the news that NASA selected SpaceX over Boeing’s Starliner to return its astronauts from space next year.

  6. Broader Market Sentiment: Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a ratio of 3.28-to-1 on the NYSE and 1.64-to-1 on the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 recorded 78 new 52-week highs, while the Nasdaq saw 108 new highs and 10 new lows.

Outlook: As the week progresses, investor attention will shift to upcoming economic data, including GDP estimates for the second quarter and July’s Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data, which is the Fed's preferred measure of inflation. The results from Nvidia, along with other major companies like Dell, Salesforce, and Dollar General, will also be pivotal in shaping market sentiment.

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