FBM KLCI ends lower as Trump’s Fed criticism spooks markets


KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed lower on Monday, mirroring the broader regional markets, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened investor sentiment.

The market barometer dropped 13.22 points, or 0.88%, to 1,486.25, after reaching an intraday high of 1,492.44 and a low of 1,482.70.

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