U.S. 10Y touches 5%, AI stocks tumble and oil stays above US$105 markets brace for tomorrow’s Fed decision Global markets enter Tuesday with three pressure points converging: U.S. borrowing costs briefly crossed 5%, oil remains above US$100, and the AI trade suffered a sharp reset overnight . The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all closed lower Monday, while the Philadelphia semiconductor index plunged 5.9% . For Malaysian investors, there was one encouraging counterpoint: the FBM KLCI rebounded 0.66% to 1,698.01 , snapping four consecutive losing sessions despite the difficult global backdrop. 30-second market snapshot Market / Asset Latest 🇺🇸 S&P 500 7,619.98, -0.48% 🇺🇸 Dow Jones 52,421.20, -0.29% 🇺🇸 Nasdaq 26,186.41, -0.56% 🇲🇾 FBM KLCI 1,698.01, +0.66% 💵 USD/MYR ~4.04–4.05 🇺🇸 U.S. 10Y Treasury briefly >5%; ~4.98% later 🥇 Spot gold ~US$4,313/oz, -0.8% 🛢️ Brent US$105.68/bbl, +~1% ₿ Bitcoin ~US$79,150, +~2% Monday The dollar strengthened Mo...
Malaysia’s benchmark index is set for a sector reshuffle , with real estate gaining prominence as IOI Properties Group (5249.MY) replaces Sime Darby (4197.MY) in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index . Index Rebalance to Shift Sector Weightings According to CIMB Securities , the changes effective June 22, 2026 are expected to: Reduce weighting in financials and utilities Increase exposure to real estate Lift weightings in industrial, energy, consumer, and technology sectors Rebalancing trades are likely to take place on June 19 , potentially driving short-term volatility . Broader Index Changes Across Bursa Benchmarks Adjustments extend beyond the KLCI: FBM 70 Index New entrants include: AirAsia X (5238.MY) Allianz Malaysia (1163.MY) Ranhill Utilities (5272.MY) Sime Darby (4197.MY) Solarvest (0215.MY) These replace names such as CTOS Digital (5301.MY) and NationGate (0270.MY) , partly due ...