LOCAL MARKET
FKLI June month rose 6.5 points or 0.43% to closed higher at 1522. The FBM KLCI closed higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark index gaining 0.36%, supported by renewed optimism across the board. The positive sentiment was in line with advances seen in key regional markets, driven by encouraging developments in the Middle East, according to an analyst.
The Dow Jones index dropped 106 points to closed lower at 42982 on previous session. U.S. stocks eased on Wednesday, ending a two-day rally, as investors took a cautious stance amid the fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire and closely followed the second day of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony.
The actively traded FKLI contract extended its upward momentum, buoyed by positive regional sentiment. Although the broader trend remains within a downward channel, the short-term outlook indicates a sideways consolidation with an upward bias. Some technical correction may occur, with crucial support seen at the 1,516–1,517 zone. Holding above this level may sustain buying interest toward the 1,524 level, while a failure to hold could trigger renewed selling pressure. Overall, our outlook for the index market remains positive. Beware of any potential sentiment changes. Immediate support and resistance levels are identified at 1516 and 1524, respectively.
(News Source: The Star; Reuters)