KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended almost flat on Wednesday in the absence of market moving factors while the ringgit appreciated to three week high level against the US dollar.
The US dollar weakened as US bond yields dipped. The 10-year US Treasuries yield dipped to 1.620%, also its lowest levels since late March.
The ringgit was up 0.19% against the US dollar at 4.1272, touching its lowest level in about three weeks.
At 5pm, the benchmark index closed 0.57 of-a-point higher at 1,598.28. At the opening bell, the index rose 2.48 points to 1,600.19.
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