FBM KLCI highest in four months on US rate cut hopes
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) jumped 18.70 points, or 1.19%, to close at 1,586.60 from yesterday's close of 1,567.90.
The benchmark index opened 1.17 points firmer at 1,569.07, marking its day's low, and hit a high of 1,590.61 during the mid-morning session.
The broader market was positive, with advancers trouncing decliners 686 to 390, while 491 counters were unchanged, 955 untraded and 18 suspended.
Turnover improved to 2.71 billion units worth RM3.07 bil from 2.53 billion units worth RM2.15 bil yesterday. ‒ Aug 13, 2025
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