Malaysia and global market summary for April 2026. Global Markets Overview Global growth in 2026 is expected to remain steady at around 3%, though uneven across regions. In the last month, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated, affecting key oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz where ~20% of global oil supply passes.  This led to a sharp spike in oil prices, with Brent crude reaching a peak of USD 119 per barrel. A short-term 2 week ceasefire announced

Malaysia and global market summary for January 2026. As we enter 2026, global markets remain supported by resilient growth and innovation-led earnings, but rising geopolitical and policy uncertainty means investors should expect periodic volatility rather than a smooth ride. Global Markets at a Glance Global economic growth is expected to remain steady but uneven in 2026, with overall GDP growth around 3%. Equity markets began the year on a firm footing, supported by expectat

Malaysia and global market summary for December 2025. Global Market Highlights Strategists predict global economic growth to be resilient. Global GDP is expected to grow between 2.4% and 3.3%, as per estimates. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a central investment theme for 2026, expected to be embedded deeper in global investment strategies and support future productivity gains. Foreign inflows into Asian bonds (including Malaysia) hit a six-month high, highlighting de

Malaysia and global market summary for September 2025. Global Market Highlights Volatility increased from macro, political, and AI...