KLCI up 15 points at midday

KUALA LUMPUR: The local stock market is continuing its climb on Friday after two days of positive runs, adding 0.91% at the break, as the mood stays bright in equity markets around the world from the Fed’s upbeat assessment of the US economy and its promise to go easy on raising interest rates.

Building on the 18.05 points gained at yesterday’s close, the FBM KLCI was up 15.53 points to 1,715.48 at midday.