KLCI resilient as key Asian markets tumble

KUALA LUMPUR: While key Asian markets fell steeply at midday on Friday after  the European Central Bank's (ECB) underwhelming stimulus decision, the FBM KLCI stayed resilient as strong export data for the month of October indicates an improving trade environment for Malaysia.

As at 12.30pm, the KLCI was down slightly to 1,668.44 points, or a 5.48-point decline from yesterday's close. Turnover was 741.64 million shares valued at RM578.84 mil.