Market Pulse - 14Dec22 - Favouring A Potential Slower Rate Hike

The FBM KLCI closed lower for the second day prior to the release of US CPI data. With the US posting softer-than-expected CPI print at 7.1% YoY (the Fed’s inflation target is at 2% YoY), the Wall Street has advanced overnight as investors expect either a gradual interest rate hike progress or lower quantum of increase going forward. At this moment, the market believes that the worst of inflation is behind us and the global stock markets may see some recovery.