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BELOW are excerpts of viewpoints from two selected research houses on what investors can expect in the day ahead:
Berjaya Research
The FBM KLCI ended the week on a subdued note on Friday, closing marginally higher after a day of range-bound trading.
Overall market activity also remained lacklustre with total traded volume easing to 3.53 billion shares from 3.96 billion shares previously.
Sentiment in the broader market was also weak, reflecting persistent cautiousness among investors with total decliners outnumbering advancers by 639 to 401 stocks.
The local bourse is expected to stay cautious over the near term amid a lack of strong domestic catalysts and mixed regional leads.
Investors may continue to adopt a wait-and-see stance as risk appetite fades. After delivering a strong Industrial Production data last Friday that expanded 5.7% year-on-year (yoy) – which was the strongest growth since July 2024 – the key focus could be directed to Malaysia’s retail sales and unemployment data, both of which are scheduled to be released later today.
These data would allow market players to assess the health of the local economy ahead of the 3Q 2025 GDP (gross domestic product) data release later this week.
Technically, the FBM KLCI edged marginally higher but remained directionless with the upper bound of the consolidation pattern at 1,622 points serving as the immediate resistance, followed by 1,638 points.
On the flipside, the 1,611 level remains as the near[1]term support, followed by the 1,600 psychological level.
Malacca Securities Research
We expect the FBM KLCI to begin the week on a weaker footing as sentiment remains weighed down by lingering pressure on over-stretched technology stocks and uncertainty surrounding the prolonged US government shutdown.
However, we believe the transportation and plantation sectors should attract buying interest as overall sector earnings remain relatively healthy.
Moreover, we deem that elevated CPO (crude palm oil) prices in recent quarters should translate into stronger earnings potential for planters like United Plantations Bhd and Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd.
Lastly, dividend payouts from Banks and REITs are deemed appealing to investors.
The FBM KLCI index closed in positive territory; the technical indicators are showing a positive signal with the MACD histogram in the positive territory while the RSI is above 50.
Resistance is anticipated around 1,634-1,639 while support is located at 1,599-1,604. – Nov 10, 2025
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