Weekly Market Update - 14 September 2015

Market Outlook

Equity Market Outlook

• We expect this week to be quiet in view of a mid-week public holiday.
• We expect investors to be on the sideline prior to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate decision.
• We maintain our positive view on the Malaysia market.

Fixed Income Outlook

• The Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) market saw little activity last week as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of the FOMC decision and the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The curve flattened marginally with yields on the short end rising. Looking ahead in the coming week, we think the sovereign market will not be affected materially by the Fed decision. At current levels, we see limited downside should the Fed decide to hike as the real money should provide a base support. Should the Fed maintain the status quo, we see limited upside since market participants would have priced in a hike by the end of the year.
• On Friday, Bank Negara decided to hold its key rate at 3.25%, as expected by most economists.

Source: Lipper for Investment Management, as at 11 September 2015
 

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