Just watching the Malaysia bourse and it's been quite a run lately - up almost 40 points in three sessions, sitting right near that 1,700 ceiling. The KLCI actually pushed to 1,708 yesterday before settling, but honestly the momentum might be fading here. Resistance is definitely building at 1,700 and above, especially with all the global headwinds we're seeing. The broader Asian markets are feeling pressure from geopolitical tensions and profit-taking after the US markets tanked overnight. Dow dropped 0.80%, NASDAQ down 0.10%, so the bourse is probably going to stay cautious today. On the Malaysia bourse itself, yesterday's session was mixed - financials like CIMB and Maybank helped lift things, up 2.07% and 1.10% respectively, but you had some weak spots too. IOI Corporation dropped 1.22%, Petronas Dagangan stumbled 2.32%, and a few telecoms were soft. YTL Corporation was the standout though, surging 4.37%, and MRDIY jumped 2.45%. Crude oil prices are skyrocketing due to US-Iran tensions, which is adding another layer of uncertainty. The bourse could see some consolidation here before making the next real move - watching how it holds around 1,700 will be key.

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