FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Mirror Underlying Cash Market Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to track the underlying cash market performance next week.

An analyst said the local bourse is likely to record modest gains next week as the recovery is expected to be limited amid a lack of fresh catalysts to boost the market. 

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the May 2025 and September 2025 contracts trimmed 33.5 points each to 1,533.5 and 1,518.0, respectively, while June 2025 declined 34.5 points to 1,533.0, and December 2025 shed 35.0 points to 1,3525.0. 

Weekly turnover increased to 33,633 lots from 32,337 lots in the previous week, while open interest improved to 42,759 contracts from 39,634 contracts previously.

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the FBM KLCI fell 36.37 points to 1,535.38 from 1,571.75 a week earlier.

-- BERNAMA