KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI continues to plot a horizontal line as headlines about developments in the the Middle East conflict dominate trading sentiment.

The FBM KLCI was down 0.64 points to 1,689.07 as it opened for trading on Friday, a meek reaction to what was another record-breaking rally in US equities. Overnight, the S&P500 and Nasdaq tacked on more gains to a fresh closing record following a ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Lebanon.