The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 8 points or 0.5 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,630-point plateau although it may be stuck in neutral on Friday
The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak, with continued selling pressure expected among technology and semiconductor stocks. The European and U.S. markets were mostly down and the Asian markets figure to follow suit.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.