Malaysia's FBM KLCI ends lower for second consecutive day, posts 0.63% weekly gain

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Malaysia's FBM KLCI fell for a second straight session on Friday, dropping 0.08% to 1,735.75, though it still rose 0.63% for the week. Trading ranged from 1,739.14 to 1,729.34, with 533 decliners and 581 gainers. About 3.56 billion shares worth RM3.47 billion changed hands, as a dealer cited caution ahead of economic data. Foreign investors were net sellers Thursday, disposing RM175 million in equities, while local institutions and retailers bought. Oil prices rose on Strait of Hormuz concerns, and regional markets ended mixed.


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