Market Pulse - 14Oct22 - Bargain Hunting Activities Could Emerge

The FBM KLCI fell for another session as it struggled to find its footing amid broadbased selldown prior to the US CPI data. However, given the Wall Street rebounded strongly from its intraday low following the US CPI print, we believe the short-term bargain hunting activities may emerge on the local bourse and regional markets. Nevertheless, as we think the inflation remains high and still far from the 2% inflation target of the Fed, we opine that the rebound will be short-lived. Global investors should remain wary in anticipation of further interest rate hikes in the US.