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FBM KLCI Futures Mixed In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were mixed in early trade today.

At 9.27 am, the October 2024 contract rose 1.5 points to 1,638.0, December 2024 added 2.0 points to 1,645.0, while November 2024 and March 2025 remained unchanged at 1,640.0 and 1,632.0, respectively.

Turnover stood at 1,403 lots, with open interest totalling 42,646 contracts.

The FBM KLCI gained 2.62 points to 1,638.24 after 47 minutes of trading. 

-- BERNAMA