KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
Quick Summary French wine and spirits exports fell for a second straight year , hit by weak global demand , trade wars , and policy headwinds from the US and China . What Happened Exports dropped 8% to €14.3 billion in 2025 Down from €15.6 billion in 2024 Export volumes fell ~3% , signalling both price and demand pressure According to France’s wine and spirits exporters federation (FEVS), the downturn reflects geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, currency swings, and declining consumer confidence . Where the Pain Is Coming From Exports to China: -20% , after Beijing imposed anti-dumping measures on EU brandy Exports to the US: -21% , following tariffs imposed under the Trump administration Key issue: Two of France’s biggest buyers are simultaneously pulling back. Structural Challenges Add Pressure France’s wine industry is also grappling with: Weak global alcohol consumption trends Extreme weather affecti...