KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia started Monday at a slow pace as investors awaited leads from funds though market sentiment was overall firmer ahead of the signing of a US-China trade deal.
At 9.12am, the KLCI was up 2.29 points or 0.14% to 1,593.75. Turnover was 250.25 million shares valued at RM83.21mil. There were 208 gainers, 106 losers and 220 counters unchanged.
A US-China trade deal is due to be signed at the White House on Wednesday, though talks on a phase two package are likely to drag on for months, Reuters reported.
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