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Market Daily Report: Late Selling Pushes Bursa Malaysia Into Negative Territory At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Late selling pressure dragged Bursa Malaysia into negative territory at the close, reversing earlier gains as profit-taking in heavyweight banking and transportation counters dampen overall market sentiment. At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 2.75 points to 1,745.31 from Friday’s close of 1,748.06. The benchmark index, which opened 5.94 points firmer at 1,754.0, moved between 1,744.99 and 1,754.0 during the trading session. Market breadth was positive with gainers leading losers 562 to 558. A total of 636 counters were unchanged, 897 untraded, and 12 suspended. Turnover increased to 4.20 billion units worth RM3.17 billion compared with 3.31 billion units worth RM3.00 billion on Friday.
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China to Inject $55B into Major Banks to Boost Economy

Beijing’s Banking Stimulus Plan

  • China to inject at least 400 billion yuan ($55B) into major banks as part of an economic stimulus package.
  • The first batch includes Agricultural Bank of China and Bank of Communications, with the plan expected to be completed by June.
  • Total capital injection could reach 1 trillion yuan ($138B), funded by special sovereign bond issuance.

Market & Banking Sector Impact

  • Agricultural Bank of China (+2.6%) and Bank of Communications (+2.2%) gained in Hong Kong following the news.
  • China’s banking regulator first hinted at capital replenishment in September 2024, with further confirmation from the Ministry of Finance.
  • Despite Chinese banks exceeding capital requirements, they face shrinking margins, rising bad debt, and profit pressures.

Economic Context & Policy Moves

  • China has enacted broad economic stimulus measures, including:
    • Mortgage rate cuts
    • Lower key policy interest rates
    • Encouraging more lending to support economic growth
  • This is the first major state-funded bank recapitalization since the 2008 financial crisis.

Summary:

  • China to inject at least $55B into key banks, possibly rising to $138B.
  • Funding will come from special sovereign bonds.
  • Banks like Agricultural Bank of China & Bank of Communications saw stock gains.
  • Move aims to strengthen the banking system amid weak profits and rising bad debt.
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