Market Pulse - 21Oct22 - Extended Upbeat Momentum

The FBM KLCI closed at intraday high spurred by persisted buying momentum in PCHEM and selected banking heavyweight after the announcement on the GE15 polling date. Nevertheless, we opine that the local bourse may trade sideways amid prevailing global and local headwinds, such as the political turmoil in the UK following the Prime Minister’s resignation and the still-hawkish Federal Reserve tone on the US interest rate direction. Meanwhile, investors are waiting for the outcome of the GE15.