FBM KLCI jumps on improved global growth outlook


KUALA LUMPUR: Investors ramped up the buying of blue chips on Bursa Malaysia as recent inflation data coming out of the eurozone helped to refresh optimism over potential rate cuts, while robust manufacturing data led confidence in global growth.

Entering the lunch break, the FBM KLCI was up 14.31 points to 1,551.32, its highest level in over two weeks.

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