KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower in early trade Friday, reflecting a downward trend in the market.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the October 2024, December 2024, and March 2025 contracts each eased by 4.0 points, settling at 1,599.5, 1,602.5, and 1,591.5, respectively. The newly introduced June 2025 contract remained untraded at 1,595.5, indicating a cautious market sentiment.
Turnover during the early session amounted to 1,480 lots, with open interest recorded at 39,725 contracts. The benchmark FBM KLCI itself saw a decline, dropping 5.82 points to 1,596.06 after 23 minutes of trading.