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FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded higher in the early session today. 

At 9.16 am, the December 2024 contract rose 9.5 points to 1,614.5, January 2025 added 10.5 points to 1,618.5, March 2025 gained 9.0 points to 1,601.5.5, and June 2025 edged up 8.0 points to 1,606.0.

Turnover stood at 7,209 lots, with open interest totalling 50,613 contracts. 

As of 9.34 am, the benchmark FBM KLCI rose 12.26 points to 1,625.71 compared with yesterday’s close of 1,613.70. 

-- BERNAMA