MARKET PULSE PM JUNE 18, 2025 [WATCH]
Bursa Malaysia ended slightly higher today, as investors remained cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties.
Market sentiment stayed defensive, in line with regional trends, due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, which continued to weaken risk appetite.
Adding to the cautious mood was Wall Street's weaker overnight performance, as fears of possible US involvement in the conflict shook investor confidence.
Meanwhile, the ringgit weakened against the US dollar to 4.2480.
In the crypto market, Bitcoin climbed to RM447,362.
Ethereum rose to RM10,784, while Solana was up at RM630.
That wraps up today's Market Pulse.
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