FBM KLCI slumps 17.45 points to below 1,600-level


KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended lower on Thursday as investors returning from a long weekend pared their positions amid a significant increase of 50 basis points by the Federal Reserve.

The 30-stock index closed down 17.45 points, or 1.09% to 1,582.98, its lowest since April 18. The index opened 13.91 points higher at 1,614.34 this morning.

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