Ordered uncertainty in markets


GLOBAL volatility and resilient domestic growth have shaped the first half of 2026 (1H26), even as Malaysia delivered 5.4% gross domestic product growth in the first quarter (1Q26).

Equity markets have posted solid year-on-year gains, but performance has been uneven amid a lack of clear catalysts and inconsistent foreign institutional flows.

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