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.
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...