KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 27.51 points, or 1.64 per cent, to 1,701.68 from yesterday’s close of 1,674.17. The benchmark index opened 10.68 points higher at 1,684.85, its lowest point today, and hit a high of 1,703.61 in the late afternoon session. Market breadth was positive, with gainers thumping losers 929 to 382. A total of 361 counters were unchanged, 982 untraded and 19 suspended. Turnover declined to 3.60 billion units worth RM3.75 billion from yesterday’s 5.52 billion units worth RM5.87 billion.
The FBM KLCI fell by 4.78 points or 0.3% as Budget day 2017 draws closer and speculators are looking at a possible early election in the country as well.
The KLCI closed at 1,664.72 points as at closing.
The market has been heading south throughout the day in general with the benchmark falling to as low as 1,661.58 before recovering towards the closing.
There have been speculation that the upcoming budget 2017 in the country will be an election budget, creating anxieties and uncertainties on the initiatives that the government could implement.
Analysts and fund managers are expecting the market to be fluctuating in the short and mid-term according to the report by theedgemarkets.com.
Unlike Malaysia, Asian shares have shown slight recovery.
Bursa Malaysia saw a rather low volume today with 1.49 billion shares traded, worth about RM1.85 billion. British American Tobacco (M) Bhd lead the gainers today while UMW Holdings Bhd is at the other end of the table. Sanichi Technology Bhd was the most active counter today.
The KLCI closed at 1,664.72 points as at closing.
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| FBM KLCI fell by 4.78 pts as Budget day 2017 draws closer |
There have been speculation that the upcoming budget 2017 in the country will be an election budget, creating anxieties and uncertainties on the initiatives that the government could implement.
Analysts and fund managers are expecting the market to be fluctuating in the short and mid-term according to the report by theedgemarkets.com.
Unlike Malaysia, Asian shares have shown slight recovery.
Bursa Malaysia saw a rather low volume today with 1.49 billion shares traded, worth about RM1.85 billion. British American Tobacco (M) Bhd lead the gainers today while UMW Holdings Bhd is at the other end of the table. Sanichi Technology Bhd was the most active counter today.
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