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FBM KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were lower in early trade today, tracking the underlying cash market.

At 9.10 am, the October 2024 contract decreased 6.0 points to 1,636.0, November 2024 fell 5.0 points to 1,640.5, December 2024 slipped 4.0 points to 1,644.0, and March 2025 shed 4.5 points to 1,631.5.

Turnover reached 886 lots, with open interest at 42,854 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI was 1.70 points firmer at 1,639.83 after 30 minutes of trading.

-- BERNAMA