The Malaysia stock market snapped a five-day winning streak, with the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index closing just above 1,635 points on Friday. Global markets are uncertain due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, leading to a mixed performance in European and U.S. markets. The KLCI finished slightly lower on Friday, with losses in telecoms and mixed results from financial and property stocks. On Wall Street, the Dow set a record high while the NASDAQ and S&P 500 closed mixed. Crude oil prices rose amid U.S. dollar weakness as the government shutdown continued.
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