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FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were lower in early trade today.

At 9.19 am, the October 2024 and December 2024 contracts shed 4.0 points to 1,643.50 and 1,636.0, respectively, while November 2024 declined 3.5 points to 1,646.50, and March 2025 was down by 6.0 points to 1,636.0.

Turnover stood at 1,171 lots, with open interest totalling 41,418 contracts.

The FBM KLCI rose 3.20 points to 1,644.64 after 37 minutes of trading. 

-- BERNAMA