The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, collecting more than 25 points or 1.6 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,630-point plateau and it may tick higher again on Wednesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology shares expected to lead the markets higher. The European markets were mixed and little changed and the U.S. bourses were modestly higher and the Asian markets figure to split the difference.
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Market Analysis
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.