FBM KLCI slides on dampened hopes for US rate cut


KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia took a step back on Monday as the latest US jobs reports all but eliminated hopes of a US rate cut in March.

On Friday, the US non-farms payroll posted its highest reading in a year, which showed a robust economy despite the elevated interest rates.

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