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FBM KLCI Futures Mixed In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were mixed in early trading.

At 9.39 am, the November 2024 and March 2025 contracts fell 0.5 points each to 1,604.0 and 1,598.0,  respectively, while the December 2024 contract edged up 0.5 of-a-point to 1,609.0, and the June 2025 contract added 2.5 points to 1,608.5.  

Turnover amounted to 942 lots, with open interest at 34,480 contracts.

Meanwhile, at 9.44 am, the benchmark FBM KLCI slid 2.39 points to 1,599.95, from yesterday’s close of 1,602.34.  

-- BERNAMA