FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Experience Volatile Week Amid Market Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to track the performance of the underlying cash market, which is expected to experience volatile trading next week amid ongoing market uncertainty.

UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan noted that Bursa Malaysia will face a shortened four-day trading week next week due to the extended weekend, which may lead to lighter trading activity and heightened market fluctuations.

He advised investors to stay alert, maintain diversified portfolios, and be ready for occasional periods of volatility as uncertainty continues to influence market dynamics.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on June 2 in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

The exchange and its subsidiaries will resume operations on Tuesday, June 3.

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the May 2025 contract fell 18 points to 1,515.5, June 2025 slipped 37 points to 1,496.0, September 2025 lost 39 points to 1,479.0, and December 2025 sank 41.5 points to 1,483.5.

Weekly turnover widened to 152,899 lots from 33,633 lots in the previous week, while open interest improved to 50,960 contracts from 42,759 contracts previously.

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the FBM KLCI fell 27.03 points to 1,508.35 from 1,535.38 a week earlier.

-- BERNAMA