Kuala Lumpur, January 20, 2026 – While Wall Street observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day with markets closed, U.S. futures traded lower, pressured by President Trump’s recent tariff threats against nations opposing the proposed sale of Greenland. In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index hit a one-week low following China’s Q4 2025 GDP growth slowdown to 4.5% from 4.8%, with full-year expansion at 5%, aligning with forecasts.Domestically, the FBM KLCI ended flat, buoyed by late-session buying that underscores strong market support.
Analysts attribute this stability to sustained foreign fund inflows observed in recent trading. Looking ahead, the index is projected to fluctuate between 1,710 and 1,720 points today, reflecting investor confidence despite external headwinds. Market watchers advise monitoring U.S.-China trade dynamics for potential impacts on regional sentiment.
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