BURSA Malaysia’s main index closed lower today after a volatile trading session.
An analyst said concerns over rising United States bond yields and the possibility of further monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) continued to weigh on market sentiment.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 4.47 points to close 0.26% lower at 1,674.74 points from Tuesday’s close of 1,679.21 points.
The stock exchange was closed for trading yesterday in observance of Malaysia Day.
The benchmark index opened 1.71 points lower at 1,677.50, moving between 1,670.75 and 1,684.92 throughout the trading session.
Market breadth was subdued, with losers surpassing gainers 673 to 465. A total of 548 counters were unchanged, 1,170 untraded and 13 suspended.
Turnover inched up to 3.60 billion units worth RM3.25 bil, from 3.34 billion units valued at RM3.25 bil on Tuesday. ‒ Sept 17, 2026
