Kuala lumpur: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives concluded the day with an upswing, mirroring the gains seen in the underlying cash market. The futures market showed a rise across all contract months, which aligned with the overall positive market sentiment.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the futures contracts for June 2026 and September 2026 increased by 5.5 points, closing at 1,688.5 and 1,671.0, respectively. The July 2026 and December 2026 contracts each advanced by 6.5 points, reaching 1,691.0 and 1,673.0, respectively. Despite the upward movement in futures prices, turnover recorded a decline, dropping to 8,472 lots from the previous 11,867 lots on Thursday. Open interest also saw a reduction, contracting to 35,257 contracts from the earlier 40,544 contracts.

By the close of trading at 5 pm, the FBM KLCI had gained 10.17 points, ending the session at 1,693.43, up from the previous close of 1,683.26. This positive performance in both the futures and cash markets indicates a strong interest and confidence among investors.