KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday, as investors largely stayed on the sidelines and adopted a wait-and-see approach amid uncertainties over US monetary policy and geopolitical developments, an analyst said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.38 of a point to 1,735.37 compared with last Friday’s close of 1,735.75. The index opened 0.10 of a point higher at 1,735.85 and fluctuated between 1,730.35 and 1,738.97 throughout the day. However, on the broader market, gainers thumped losers 707 to 447, while 573 counters were unchanged, 1,046 untraded and 21 suspended. Turnover narrowed to 3.49 billion units valued at RM2.55 billion from 3.55 billion units valued at RM3.47 billion last Friday.
Singapore equities opened firmer on Wednesday, supported by resilient global tech gains and improving investor sentiment , even as geopolitical tensions and oil price volatility continue to cloud the macro outlook. Market Holds Steady Amid Global Uncertainty The FTSE Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.25% to 4,948 , with market breadth positive ( 400 gainers vs 212 decliners ), reflecting cautious optimism. This follows a steady session on Wall Street, where: Nasdaq gained 0.5% , supported by tech names S&P 500 rose 0.3% Dow Jones edged up 0.1% Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East and risks to oil supply via the Strait of Hormuz , markets appear to be looking through near-term geopolitical noise . Singapore Backs Global Trade and Digital Economy Rules Singapore joined a 10-nation coalition under the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership , aiming to strengthen WTO frameworks on investment and e-commerce . Key initiatives include: Ma...