Construction, utilities and consumer sectors are expected to be among the key beneficiaries of Budget 2027, said MBSB Investment Bank.

Construction, utilities, consumer sectors set to benefit from Budget 2027, MBSB says

Norway’s US$2.3 trillion (RM9.3 trillion) sovereign wealth fund said more investments in unlisted assets could help diversification efforts in a time of higher political risk globally.

Norway wealth fund again pitches private equity to mitigate political risk

Analysts are now projecting stronger corporate earnings growth for 2026 following an improved second-quarter reporting season, yet they remain guarded on the local equity market's upside amid lingering political and geopolitical headwinds.

Corporate earnings stronger than expected, but uncertainties cap valuation gains, analysts say

CIMB Securities said Malaysian companies' second‑quarter results under its coverage showed a modest improvement from the previous quarter, supported by stronger earnings in the plantation and oil and gas sectors.

CIMB Securities sees 2Q earnings uptick from 1Q so far, yet trails 2025 levels

The FBM KLCI’s expansion to 50 constituents could redirect index-related flows away from traditional heavyweights like banking and utilities towards other currently under-represented sectors like technology and construction, analysts said.

Analysts see tech, construction benefitting from KLCI expansion

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is identifying large unlisted Malaysian companies and encouraging them to consider dual listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong to broaden their access to international investors.

SC encourages large unlisted firms to pursue dual listings in Malaysia, Hong Kong

Malaysia’s future prosperity must be underpinned by wealth creation and asset ownership, with capital markets playing a key role in strengthening intergenerational financial resilience, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed.

Wealth creation, asset ownership crucial for Malaysia’s future prosperity, says Bursa CEO

Investors are still piling into technology stocks even amid mounting worries over valuations following a recent sharp rally in their share prices, an analyst said.

Investors could not ignore tech stocks, says AmInvestment, even after massive rally

Malaysia should move to attract larger and more stable foreign portfolio inflows as passive investing overtakes active fund management globally, said CIMB Malaysia banker Chu Kok Wei.

Passive investing presents opportunity for Malaysia to draw stable capital, says banker

Malaysia is increasingly attracting higher-quality visitors who spend more on shopping, dining, accommodation and healthcare services, according to BIMB Securities.

Malaysia welcomes value over volume as tourist spending surges in retail, dining, healthcare, says BIMB

Malaysian equities are expected to hold above the 1,700-point level towards year end, supported by stronger corporate earnings and a more favourable domestic policy backdrop, CIMB Securities said.

CIMB Securities expects KLCI to hold above 1,700, lifts year-end target with 4% upside

KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): Political coalition Barisan Nasional’s (BN) stronger-than-expected victory in the Johor state election has increased expectations of an early 16th general election (GE16), with analysts warning that the prospect could lift political risk premiums and trigger greater market volatility.

BN’s Johor landslide victory raises expectations of early GE16 — market analysts

KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): Bursa Malaysia will be largely in risk-off mode in the coming months amid domestic political uncertainties and external geopolitical risks, said UOB Kay Hian.

Malaysia in risk-off mode near term, stocks to recover by year-end — UOB Kay Hian

Malaysia’s long-standing equity market valuation discount is increasingly being linked to inefficient capital allocation rather than weak corporate governance, with excessive corporate cash holdings emerging as a key concern, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Excess cash holdings, weak capital allocation weigh on Malaysia’s market valuation — CIMB IB

LONDON/NEW YORK (Oct 1): Global M&A activity in the third quarter totalled US$993 billion, down 41% compared to the prior quarter, marking the first quarter to fall below US$1 trillion since the second quarter of 2025, according to LSEG data.

Global M&A deal rush fades in third quarter as rising borrowing costs bite

Asian shares fell on Friday as investors grappled with wild swings in bond and currency markets ahead of key US jobs data, while a widening military buildup in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated.

Asian shares fall after wild swings in bonds, forex before US jobs data

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 1): University students and higher education institutions will be among the key priorities in Budget 2027, which is currently being finalised, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: University students, institutions among Budget 2027 priorities

Malaysia’s top 100 technology start-ups identified by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd collectively generated RM8.5 billion in revenue in the financial year 2024, with an average compound annual growth rate of 87% between 2021 and 2024.

Top 100 start-ups generate RM8.5 bil in revenue

TOKYO (Oct 2): Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in September at the fastest pace in 10 months, highlighting mounting price pressures that bolster the case for further interest rate hikes.

Tokyo core inflation rate jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes

US alleges California man smuggled export-controlled servers to China

PERTH (Oct 2): Oil prices drifted slightly higher on Friday after China halted fuel exports, while the Wall Street Journal reported that the US is sending more troops and carriers to the Middle East as it also tries to make Europe draw down more emergency diesel.

Oil rises slightly as market weighs mixed supply signals

NEW YORK (Oct 1): Two of the Federal Reserve’s top policymakers this week staked out an unusually clear case for taking in more data before deciding about another interest-rate hike, driving investors to largely abandon bets on an interest rate increase at the central bank's next policy meeting, in late October.

Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 2, 2026

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 2, 2026 

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Thursday.

MN Holdings, IOI Properties, Yinson, Tien Wah Press, KKB, Hengyuan, Hextar Capital, Globaltec 

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) chief executive officer and major shareholder Datuk Lee Yeow Seng has accumulated RM87.99 million the property developer's shares via the open market.

IOI Properties CEO accumulated RM88m in company's shares since late August

Wall Street's main indices slipped on Thursday as a deepening bond selloff drove Treasury yields to multi-decade highs, outweighing gains in software stocks.

Wall Street dips as surging Treasury yields outweigh software gains

Asian shares fell on Friday as investors grappled with wild swings in bond and currency markets ahead of key US jobs data, while a widening military buildup in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated.

PERTH (Oct 2): Oil prices drifted slightly higher on Friday after China halted fuel exports, while the Wall Street Journal reported that the US is sending more troops and carriers to the Middle East as it also tries to make Europe draw down more emergency diesel.

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

Global bond markets are still functioning in an orderly fashion, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, following the recent sharp rise in yields that has driven world borrowing costs to their highest levels in decades.

Bond markets functioning in orderly manner, IMF says

Bank of England interest rate-setter Catherine Mann said the central bank made errors in how it framed its policy response to the shock from the Middle East war, and that has pushed up borrowing costs in the UK in ways that should be of no comfort to officials.

Bank of England official says central bank mishandled its first response to Iran shock

A rebound in Treasuries brought relief to Wall Street, spurring gains in stocks and overshadowing concerns about inflationary pressures stemming from elevated energy costs.

US stocks rise as yields drop from multi-decade highs

&nbsp;President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser said there’s no timeline for cutting tariffs on the US$60 billion of goods recently recommended by the US-China Board of Trade.

Greer says no date set for US-China board of trade tariff cuts

Malaysia’s top 100 technology start-ups identified by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd collectively generated RM8.5 billion in revenue in the financial year 2024, with an average compound annual growth rate of 87% between 2021 and 2024.

NEW YORK (Oct 1): Two of the Federal Reserve’s top policymakers this week staked out an unusually clear case for taking in more data before deciding about another interest-rate hike, driving investors to largely abandon bets on an interest rate increase at the central bank's next policy meeting, in late October.

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 1): University students and higher education institutions will be among the key priorities in Budget 2027, which is currently being finalised, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

US alleges California man smuggled export-controlled servers to China

TOKYO (Oct 2):&nbsp;Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in September at the fastest pace in 10 months, highlighting mounting price pressures that bolster the case for further interest rate hikes.

LONDON/NEW YORK (Oct 1): Global M&amp;A activity in the third quarter totalled US$993 billion, down 41% compared to the prior quarter, marking the first quarter to fall below US$1 trillion since the second quarter of 2025, according to LSEG data.

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