Investors await Bank Negara decision following Fed rate hold


KUALA LUMPUR: Blue chips on Bursa Malaysia edged higher as investors awaited the release of Bank Negara's rate decision on the heels of the US Federal Reserve's announcement to keep interest rates steady.

The benchmark FBM KLCI rose 0.41 points to edge above a key psychological level at 1,550.21, suggesting the recent buying momentum could continue given US markets' positive reception of the Fed decision.

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