Ahead of Monday's holiday for Thaipusam, the Malaysia stock market had ended the two-day slide in which it had fallen more than 40 points or 2.6 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,740-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Tuesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive on decent economic data, although weakness among the oil stocks may limit the upside. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are expected 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.