Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, mirroring regional market trends and influenced by Wall Street's overnight decline. Concerns over the potential impact of the new US budget bill on the deficit contributed to the downturn. The FBM KLCI fell 0.89% to 1,531.11, with broader market sentiment negative. Rakuten Trade anticipates continued consolidation in the local bourse. Regional markets also experienced declines, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index.
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