MARKET PULSE AM JUNE 17, 2025 [WATCH]
Bursa Malaysia began the day on a lower note this Tuesday, even as Wall Street closed on a stronger footing overnight.
Analysts continue to adopt a cautious stance.
Although tensions in the Middle East have eased, peace talks have yet to produce any firm resolutions.
The benchmark index is expected to hover within the range of 1,515 to 1,525 points throughout the day.
Among the most actively traded counters in early dealings were Bumi Armada, NationGate Holdings, and Steel Hawk.
In the cryptocurrency space, Bitcoin is currently trading at around RM400,053, while Ethereum stands at approximately RM10,923.
That's it for Market Pulse.
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