Bursa Malaysia to see cautious trading this week

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid opined that the index is having difficulties trying to break the 1,600-point psychological level.

PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia is expected to witness cautious trading this week amid a lack of major catalysts to influence investors’ risk appetite.

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng reckoned that the local market will see some headwinds next week amid the heightening regional volatility.