Report card: Relative growth of stock market gets an ‘F’


Lowest rise: A Kuala Lumpur stock trading centre. The FBM KLCI has risen the least in the region from end-2009 to end-2017. — AFP

THIS week, we look at the stock market, which is known to be a leading indicator and reflection of the country’s economy.

The market also reflects the country’s economic policies, incentives, and risk premiums, and the depth and breath of the companies available for investing.

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