Bursa joins Asian rally as US inflation shows signs of peaking

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI was mildly higher at midday as the start of the US corporate earnings season helped to lift the mood in global markets.

At 12.30, the benchmark index was up 3.94 points to 1,601.12. The market breadth was split down the middle with 404 gainers and decliners each.