Did plantation and commodity stocks benefit from firmer energy prices?

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Plantation and commodity stocks benefited from firmer energy prices during the rebound
Yes. The midday rally in the FBM KLCI to 1,713.16 was described as being supported by bargain-hunting in selected plantation and commodity heavyweights, which benefited from firmer energy prices.
The rebound was linked to bargain-hunting in specific sectors
The FBM KLCI rose 14.72 points to 1,713.16 at 12.30 pm, after opening at 1,699.69 and trading between 1,698.21 and 1,714.05. The rebound was attributed to bargain-hunting in selected plantation and commodity heavyweights rather than broad-based buying across all sectors.
Firmer energy prices were cited as the supporting factor
The same explanation explicitly tied the plantation and commodity rebound to firmer energy prices. It also stated that this helped cushion the rising risk premium, even while regional markets were described as weaker.
Sector performance reflected strength in plantation and energy-linked areas
Sector-wise, the Plantation Index rose 52.16 points to 9,439.68, aligning with the plantation-heavy rebound theme. The Energy Index also edged up to 773.58, adding context to the claim that energy prices were firmer.
Banking stocks were the main driver of the overall index move
While plantation and commodity names were highlighted for benefiting from firmer energy prices, the overall morning session was also supported by sustained buying interest in banking stocks. The benchmark index gained 0.86 per cent by the end of the morning session, with banking stocks singled out in that context.

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