Cautious stance seen for equity market on uncertainty

RHB Research said it maintained its base case outlook for equities, with its end-2026 FBM KLCI target unchanged at 1,780 points.

PETALING JAYA: The nation’s equity market is expected to remain on a cautiously constructive path through the remaining part of 2026, as investors weigh supportive domestic fundamentals against continued rising geopolitical risks and political uncertainties.

That’s how RHB Research frames its latest outlook on the country’s stock market, advocating a defensive, “buy-on-weakness” strategy to maximise returns.