KLCI futures lower in early session

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were traded lower at the opening bell, tracking the easier equity market performance, dealers said.

At 9.25am, April 2014 and June 2014 declined 3.0 points each to 1,846.5 and 1,840 respectively, April 2014 slipped 5.0 points to 1,844.5 while September 2014 was flat 1,839.5.

Turnover amounted to 813 lots while open interest totalled 30,219 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI was 5.37 points lower at 1,843.84 after 25 minutes of trading.