KLCI futures open mostly higher

KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract (FKLI) on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mostly higher, despite the weaker underlying cash market performance.

At 9.30 am, spot month March 2021 edged up 0.5 of-a-point to 1,626.0, June 2021 gained one point to 1,615.5, and September 2021 added 1.5 points to 1,605.5, while April 2021 shed 1.5 points to 1,619.5.

Turnover stood at 1,007 lots, with open interest at 41,014 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI fell 6.47 points to 1,633.36 after 36 minutes of trading.

-- BERNAMA