KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia nudged higher, but sentiment remained cautious as Wall Street's sell-off weighed on the outlook, with investors likely to focus on selective opportunities among the2027 Budget beneficiaries.
The FBM KLCI climbed 0.59 points to open at 1,623.94, despite weak sentiment across the broader market.
The index is expected to remain relatively resilient, trading within the 1,620 to 1,630 range as investors weigh market headwinds against potential catalysts.
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin rose to RM342,129.
Ethereum and Solana also climbed to RM10,288 and RM439, respectively.
That's it for Market Pulse.
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