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Market Daily Report: Bursa Malaysia Gives Up Earlier Gains To End Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end mixed today, amid a higher regional market showing, as property, construction, and healthcare counters attracted buying interests, while plantation, banking, and telecommunication stocks saw some profit-taking, an analyst said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.70 points to close at 1,602.34 from yesterday’s close of 1,604.04. The benchmark index, which opened 0.86 of-a-point lower at 1,603.18, moved between 1,601.02 and 1,608.88 during the trading session. However, the broader market was mixed to higher, with gainers leading decliners by 565 to 438 while 502 counters remained unchanged, 961 untraded, and 14 suspended. Turnover narrowed to 2.83 billion units valued at RM2.08 billion versus 2.96 billion units valued at RM2.23 billion yesterday. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said the benchmark index remained range-bound and it required a dec

US East Coast Port Strike to Disrupt Supply Chains Starting Tuesday

A strike at key US East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports is set to begin on Tuesday, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) announced on Sunday. This move threatens to disrupt vital supply chains across the nation. The strike is a response to the United States Maritime Alliance's (USMX) refusal to address what the union calls "a half-century of wage subjugation."


USMX, which represents employers in the East and Gulf Coast longshore industry, has yet to comment. If the strike proceeds, it will be the first coast-wide ILA strike since 1977, impacting ports that handle roughly half of the nation's ocean shipping, from Maine to Texas. Key sectors such as food and automobile imports could be severely affected, potentially causing economic disruptions just weeks before the US presidential election.

There are no planned negotiations before the strike deadline at midnight Monday, and the union has confirmed that military cargo shipments and cruise ship traffic will not be impacted.

The White House has been in contact with both parties, urging a swift and fair resolution. White House spokesperson Robyn Patterson confirmed that senior officials communicated with USMX and ILA representatives to seek a "fair agreement that reflects the success of the companies."

President Joe Biden has stated that he does not plan to intervene using the Taft-Hartley Act, which allows for an 80-day cooling-off period in labor disputes that pose a threat to national security. This decision was first reported by Reuters earlier in September.

The potential strike is causing significant concern among US businesses. Business Roundtable, representing major business leaders, warned that a labor stoppage could cost the US economy billions of dollars daily, impacting businesses, workers, and consumers alike. The group is urging both parties to reach an agreement before Monday night’s deadline.

The strike comes after months of threats from the ILA, which represents workers at 36 ports. The union is demanding significant wage increases and a halt to terminal automation projects, citing long-standing grievances with employers like Maersk and APM Terminals North America.

The dispute is unsettling companies that rely on ocean shipping for both exports and critical imports, raising concerns about the broader impact on the economy.

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