KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday amid mixed regional market performance as investors turned cautious over a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and upcoming US economic data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision next week. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) pared most earlier losses to settle 4.55 points easier, or 0.28 per cent, to 1,616.52 from Thursday’s close of 1,621.07. The benchmark index, which opened 0.37 of-a-point lower at 1,620.70, moved between 1,609.67 and 1,621.25 throughout the day. The broader market was negative, with decliners outpacing advancers 604 to 439. A total of 550 counters were unchanged, 1,151 untraded, and 18 suspended. Turnover declined to 3.17 billion units worth RM2.24 billion from 4.48 billion units worth RM2.75 billion yesterday. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-presiden...
The Straits Times Index (STI) ended Friday’s session with notable stock-specific movements, led by gains in Keppel Corp, while Thai Beverage was the day’s biggest laggard.
Equities
Keppel Corp (BN4.SG) rose 3.18% to S$8.75, topping the gainer list.
Seatrium Ltd (S51.SG) advanced 2.18%, while DFI Retail Group (D01.SG) gained 1.92%.
Jardine Matheson Holdings USD (J36.SG) added 1.78%, and Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (BUOU.SG) closed 1.11% higher.
On the downside, Thai Beverage (Y92.SG) slipped 1.08% to S$0.46, making it the session’s top loser.
REITs
Prime US REIT USD (OXMU.SG) led the sector, up 2.22% at S$0.184.
Keppel Pacific Oak REIT USD (CMOU.SG) fell 2.22% to S$0.22, ranking as the weakest performer.
Most Actively Traded
DBS Group (D05.SG) remained the most traded counter, with turnover of S$155.52 million. Shares edged 0.38%higher to S$50.52.
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