KLCI extends rebound for second day, regional markets fall on US outbreak warning

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI retraced losses from earlier in the day as investors fished for bargains after the political turmoil that sent the market on a sharp decline earlier this week.

The index continued to gain momentum after bouncing back to 1,500 points in the previous session. At 12.30pm, it was up 4.85 points to 1,505.73. Trading volume was 1.86 billion shares valued at RM1.25bil.