Facing external market forces


  • Letters
  • Friday, 25 Jan 2008

WHAT a relief. World stock markets have rebounded strongly following last Tuesday’s surprise announcement by the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a hefty 0.75% (or 75 basis points) to 3.5%.  

Following the recent bullish run, helped by oil palm plantation stocks, Malaysians had hoped the run would continue ahead of the general election and possibly a Chinese New Year rally. 

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