Banks weigh on KLCI while Asian markets fall

KUALA LUMPUR: Banks, Genting Bhd and DiGi were among the top losers in early Wednesday trade in line with the weaker Asian markets after the overnight fall on Wall Street.

At 9.07am, the KLCI was down 16.39 points or 1% to 1,618.98. Turnover was 83.21 million shares valued at RM42.96mil. Losers beat gainers 136 to 84 while 137 counters were unchanged.