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FBM KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were lower in early trade.

At 9.32 am, the November 2024 contract slid 6.5 points to 1,602.5, December 2024 and June 2025 fell 5.5 points each to 1,608.0 and 1,604.5, respectively, and March 2025 edged down 4.5 points to 1,597.0.

Turnover amounted to 1,252 lots, with open interest at 34,559 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI was 4.85 of-a-point lower at 1,603.58 after 55 minutes of trading.

-- BERNAMA