Bursa, key markets skid over trade talks confusion


At Bursa, weaker 3Q net profit from Petronas Chemicals was the main drag on the KLCI.

KUALA LUMPUR: Confusion over the state of the US-China trade talks pushed Wall Street futures, European and Asian markets deeper into the red, with Bursa Malaysia also following suit, further weighed down by Petronas Chemicals weaker earnings.

The FBM KLCI fell below the key 1,600 level, dragged down by PChem, Maybank and Axiata.

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