The Malaysia stock market ended lower after a three-day winning streak, with the KLCI finishing slightly down on Thursday. The index closed at 1,587.07 points, with a mix of gains and losses in various sectors. Wall Street saw mild gains as the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 all closed higher. Investors are awaiting key U.S. inflation data and personal income and spending reports. Economic indicators showed growth in the U.S. economy in the second quarter, along with a decrease in first-time unemployment claims. Crude oil prices rose following a drop in U.S. inventories.
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