MARKET PULSE PM JULY 17, 2025 [WATCH]
Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today as bargain-hunting emerged after the recent sell-off.
Analysts said the benchmark index must reclaim 1,530 with strong volume to sustain its uptrend.
The index is expected to hover between 1,510 and 1,530 heading into the weekend.
Meanwhile, the ringgit fell against the greenback today to 4.2470.
Bitcoin held steady near RM497,529 ahead of the US House vote on crypto bills.
Ethereum rose to RM14,491, while Solana was up at RM733.
That wraps up today's Market Pulse.
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