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2026-03-25 17:53:16
[Oil Price Drop Ignites Sentiment, Malaysian Stocks Rebound, Holds 1700 Level] ⑴ The Malaysian National News Agency reported that the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rebounded on Wednesday, rising 7.92 points or 0.46% to 1,716.68 points, following gains in regional markets, mainly due to the sharp drop in oil prices boosting overall market sentiment. ⑵ Mohd Sedek Jantan, Investment Strategy Director at IPPFA, pointed out that Brent crude oil fell by more than 5% due to market rumors of a US-drafted ceasefire proposal involving Iran, which helped alleviate immediate market concerns about supply shocks. ⑶ He stated that a sharp drop in oil prices usually quickly translates into lower inflation expectations and reduces pressure on the global policy outlook, thus providing greater upside potential for the stock market. However, the current market reaction is more of a pullback in geopolitical risk premiums than a substantial improvement in fundamentals. (4) Thong Pak Leng, Vice President of Equity Research at Rakuten Trade, believes that domestically, the index holding above the psychological support level of 1,700 points indicates that the overall upward trend remains intact. The short-term outlook leans towards cautious consolidation, with the index likely to fluctuate between 1,690 and 1,730 for the remainder of the week. (5) From a trading perspective, the short-term decline in oil prices has provided a respite for emerging markets, but market sentiment remains highly dependent on news developments; any changes in oil prices or geopolitical situations could quickly alter the market tone.
