The Week That Was - Bursa, consumer prices, MYEG

But the average daily volume on the local bourse remained muted, a sign that some investors were staying on the sidelines amid the uncertainties. Buying interest seemed concentrated on banking, technology, commodity and industrial counters.

Bursa Malaysia swings higher

BLUE-chip stocks on Bursa Malaysia rallied 60 points, or up 4%, this week as of midday yesterday on improved corporate results, while sentiment was boosted by worldwide optimism that the worst of the pandemic has passed.