BURSA Malaysia ended trading on a positive note today, marking its third consecutive day of gains in line with other major Asian bourses.
The regional markets closed higher on optimism that signs of softness in the United States labour market could prompt the US Federal Reserve to deliver at least a quarter-point rate cut next week.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI gained 3.94 points to 1,590.75 from Tuesday’s close of 1,586.81.
The index had opened 1.23 points firmer at 1,588.04 and moved between 1,585.21 and 1,590.80 throughout today’s trading session.
In the broader market, gainers beat decliners 518 to 487, while 506 counters were unchanged, with 1,082 untraded and eight suspended.
Turnover, however, trimmed to 2.66 bil units worth RM2.29 bil from 3.01 bil units worth RM2.61 bil yesterday. —Sept 10, 2025
