Bursa rally picks up steam following GDP announcement


KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI sustained its rebound over the morning session as the central bank announced better-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter of 2022.

At 12.30pm, the key index was up 11.42 points to 1,550.22 as stocks partially reclaimed heavy losses from the previous session. The overall market was positive with 400 gainers compared with 209 decliners.

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