KLCI Futures Experience Decline Amid Weaker Cash Market

kuala lumpur: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the trading session on a lower note, reflecting a downturn in the cash market.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the futures contracts for June 2026, July 2026, and September 2026 each experienced a decrease of 19.5 points, closing at 1,684.0, 1,686.0, and 1,666.0, respectively. The December 2026 contract also saw a decline, falling 18.0 points to close at 1,668.0.

The trading turnover increased significantly to 11,480 lots compared to 7,652 lots on Monday, while open interest saw a rise to 43,343 contracts from 38,328 contracts reported the previous day. By 5 pm, the FBM KLCI itself had declined by 1.23 percent, a drop of 20.92 points, settling at the day's low of 1,679.92, down from Monday's close of 1,700.84.