DOWN ON NEGATIVE SENTIMENT

BURSA Malaysia ended lower yesterday, dragged by negative sentiment ahead of the expected United States Federal Reserve interest rate increase, coupled with the lower oil prices, said a dealer.

The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 5.11 points to close at 1,717.36 from Tuesday’s close of 1,722.47.

Volume fell to 3.32 billion units worth RM2.23 billion from 3.92 billion units valued at RM3.25 billion on Tuesday. Bernama