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FBM KLCI Rebound Tests Whether Rate Relief Can Broaden

Malaysian blue chips opened firmer after weak US employment data reduced rate-hike concerns, with banks leading a cautious rebound ahead of Budget 2027.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 5 October 2026 – The FBM KLCI staged a measured rebound in early trade as weaker United States employment data reduced immediate rate-hike concerns, but the narrow advance left investors assessing whether relief in global monetary expectations can develop into broader support for Malaysian equities.

At 9.05am, the benchmark index was 4.53 points higher at 1,635.39 after the previous week’s steep losses. Financial stocks provided much of the early support. Maybank gained four sen to RM10.06, Hong Leong Bank added six sen to RM22.70, Public Bank rose four sen to RM4.70 and AMMB advanced six sen to RM6.45. The movement showed renewed demand for liquid blue chips rather than an indiscriminate market rally.

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