Market Pulse - 30Aug22 - Holding Well Above 1,500

The FBM KLCI eked out marginal gains, outperforming the negative regional markets as selling pressure subsided after the morning session selldown. Still, we expect global market sentiment to remain cautious on the back of persistent concerns over interest rate hikes going forward as the Fed stands firm on its hawkish stance. Meanwhile, on the local front, an increase in Malaysia’s July inflation rate may lead to another Overnight Policy Rate hike by Bank Negara.