KLCI at 1,700: Can the Rally Sustain?

After a strong rally earlier in the year that saw the FBM-KLCI breach 1,700 points for the first time in seven years, the market appears to have entered a consolidation phase. As the index hovers near this multi-year high, Ng Zhu Hann, CEO & Founder, Tradeview Capital explores whether the momentum …

Caution Ahead as Volatility Persists

Weekend developments in the US-Israel war in Iran continue to dictate the direction of commodities and equities markets, following the failure of both sides to advance the two-week ceasefire. Kingsley Jones, the Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global, shares his perspectives on asset allocation …

Equity Markets Volatile As Iran Conflict Remains Unresolved

Equity markets managed to remain buoyant with the latest developments in the West Asia conflict offering (very fragile) hope that would see the stabilisation of crude oil prices. Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst at KCM Trade, also discusses Australian equities amid a strengthening Australian dolla…

Ceasefire Announced, Markets Recover : But For How Long?

Equities rallied across the world immediately after a two-week US-Iran ceasefire was announced, while crude oil prices tumbled 16%, its largest one-day drop since 2020. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence, discusses what he anticipates as more details about these latest developments become clea…

Markets Adapting To Trump's Bluster

The S&P500 has risen the last five consecutive days, its longest winning streak since January - have markets largely taken into accounts Trump's antics since the start of the Iran war? Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at Market Gauge talks about what's been moving investor sentiment. Image Cr…

Markets Rise, Messaging Mixed, What Next?

Financial markets continue to be dictated by mixed messaging coming out of the Trump administration in the short term, while in the long term, economic data continue to provide some guidance. Laurent Lequeu, independent market analyst and writer of the Macro Butler Newsletter, explains what he is a…

Malaysia's Approach to Tackling the Energy Crisis

Malaysia is rolling out measures to safeguard households and the economy, including setting up specialised crisis committees. Dr Cassey Lee, Principal Fellow and Coordinator of the Regional Economic Studies Programme at ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, discusses how effective these efforts are in manag…

Asian Central Banks Brace for Inflation

The conflict in the Middle East has sent Brent crude oil prices above $USD100 for the better part of the past month. How will inflation risks weigh on Asian central banks whose countries rely on Gulf energy imports? We discuss this and other market-moving trends with Song Seng Wun, Economic Adviser…

Opportunities in Volatility

World markets were again buffeted by news that the United States and Israel plan to continue attacking Iran, while a possible arrangement between Tehran and Oman to open up the Strait of Hormuz, provided some relief. Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited shares some insights into where to find i…

Impact of Iran War on Malaysia's Construction Sector

Malaysia's construction sector is bracing for moderate to significant disruptions as the US-Israel war against Iran threatens global supply chains and energy stability. Against that backdrop, what is the outlook for the sector and are there any buy ideas still for investors? Adam Mohamed Rahim, Equ…