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MARKET PULSE AM AUG 12, 2025 [WATCH]
Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite a weaker Wall Street overnight performance.
Wall Street closed lower ahead of crucial inflation data later this week, which many expect will dictate the Federal Reserve's stance on rate cuts going forward.
The index is expected to trade between 1,555 and 1,570 points today.
In the crypto market, Bitcoin fell to RM503,498.
Ethereum declined to RM18,087, while Solana was down at RM743.
That's it for Market Pulse.
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