KLCI in the red, ringgit hit the lowest since March 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended 0.35% lower on Thursday as risk sentiment soured as investors were concerned over the global economic slowdown.

At 5pm, the benchmark index closed down 5.50 points, or 0.35% to 1,549.41. The index hit an intraday low of 1,545.02 and an intraday high of 1,554.91.