Geopolitical uncertainty and inflation risks cause Malaysian stocks to wobble, energy shares active

thestar.com.my

Geopolitical uncertainty and inflation risks caused the FBM KLCI to wobble on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street's decline. Traders are concerned about potential disruptions to global crude supply. The Malaysian market had previously seen selling pressure following news of an attack on Iran. Despite the current volatility, some analysts suggest the market is taking a defensive stance and may offer selective entry opportunities for long-term investors. Energy stocks were notably active.


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