FBM KLCI gains in early trade, tracking Wall Street rally after Fed rate cut

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FBM KLCI gains in early trade, tracking Wall Street rally after Fed rate cut
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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rose in early Friday trade, following gains on Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point interest rate cut.

Overnight, the S&P 500 gained 44.06 points, or 0.74%, to 5,973.10 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 285.99 points, or 1.51%, to 19,269.46. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.59 point, or flat, to 43,729.34 Also, the interest rate spread between the US and Malaysia may support the ringgit, albeit at a more moderate pace.

“Besides, as we approach earnings season, we believe that earlier data center projects will begin contributing to earnings. As a result, we expect sectors such as construction, building materials, and property to perform well in the near term,” Malacca Securities said.

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