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Bursa Malaysia market performance

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Bursa Malaysia has shown upward movement supported by domestic economic fundamentals and sector-specific gains. In late August, the FBM KLCI rose following a holiday closure, though market sentiment remained cautious due to the corporate earnings season. While the index regained near-term momentum by staying above key moving averages, it remained within a broader downward channel with resistance levels noted between 1,750 and 1,760. By early September, the market continued to open higher, driven by growth in the financial, plantation, and utility sectors. Investor activity shifted toward awaiting the Bank Negara Malaysia decision regarding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), with consensus suggesting the rate would be maintained at 2.75 percent. As of early September, market attention remains focused on the upcoming OPR decision, with expectations that the rate will remain at 2.75%. Bank Negara Malaysia has also conducted operations to manage liquidity within the financial system. Sectoral performance has been bolstered by stabilized oil prices, which have benefited the energy and plantation sectors.

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