On February 5, 2026, regional stock markets displayed mixed performances, with Singapore's Straits Times Index gaining 0.3% while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.5%. This divergence created a complex influence on Bursa Malaysia's sentiment, as investors weighed various regional factors.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, major stock markets across Southeast Asia and Asia exhibited mixed performances, creating a complex impact on investor sentiment at Bursa Malaysia. Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3% to close at 3,280 points, primarily boosted by banking and property stocks. However, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell 0.5% to 15,850 points, dragged down by uncertainties in China's economic data and a correction in technology stocks. Overnight, US markets showed a flat performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipping a marginal 0.1%. This regional divergence in gains and losses has made Malaysian investors more cautious when weighing global and regional economic prospects, resulting in generally subdued trading on Bursa Malaysia and a lack of clear directional catalysts.
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