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.
Market Recap: US equities edged slightly lower on Tuesday as markets digested ongoing tariff developments from President Donald Trump. The S&P 500 slipped just 0.07% , the Dow Jones declined 0.37% , and the Nasdaq managed a modest gain of 0.03% , reflecting a market in wait-and-see mode. Investors are focused on clarity over tariffs , particularly after Trump expanded threats to include semiconductors, pharmaceuticals , and a 50% tariff on copper . The cautious sentiment contrasts with Monday’s sharper selloff, suggesting that markets are bracing for further headlines but remain supported by strong technical levels and optimism around earnings. Trade Policy in Focus Trump’s escalating trade war—with fresh targets including Japan, South Korea, and now copper imports—has tempered enthusiasm. While talks with the EU and China are said to be progressing, a tariff letter to the EU could be imminent , addi...