Market Pulse - 6Dec22 - Still Wobbly

The FBM KLCI declined further as investors deployed a “sell on news” strategy following the formation of new cabinet. With the sentiment turning negative on Wall Street, we expect more profit taking activities to emerge on the local front; especially the technology sector. Nevertheless, we believe the downside risk could be limited with investors eyeing for the 10 new Covid-19 easing measures to be announced by China on Wednesday. Back home, the market will be awaiting announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security regarding the new mechanism to control egg prices.