FBM KLCI Futures Close Firmer 04 Nov 2009

FKLI The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) futures contracts closed firmer today on continuing buying interest, taking the cue from the higher underlying cash performance, dealers said.

At close, the November 2009 contract rose 23.5 points to 1,261, December 2009 increased 23 points to 1,261, and March 2010 and June 2010 went up 25 points each to 1,261 and 1,260 respectively.

The day's volume increased to 6,825 lots from 5,045 lots yesterday while open interest rose to 16,447 contracts from 16,132 contracts previously.

The FBM KLCI on Bursa Malaysia closed 11.52 points higher at 1,253.84