BURSA Malaysia ended lower for the third consecutive day today as investors remained cautious ahead of a key trade policy announcement from the United States President Donald Trump.
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 3.31 points or 0.21 per cent to 1,571.39 from last Friday’s close of 1,574.70.
The market bellwether opened 2.43 points lower at 1,572.27 and moved between 1,568.59 and 1,580.80 throughout the day.
On the broader market, decliners beat gainers 707 to 354, while 425 counters were unchanged, 831 untraded, and six suspended.
Turnover narrowed to 3.18 billion units worth RM2.44 bil from 4.39 billion units worth RM6.45 bil last Friday. – March 3, 2025
