The Malaysia stock market has seen gains in the past three sessions, climbing almost 40 points or 2.4 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index is just below 1,700 points, with a neutral outlook on Wednesday due to global market softness from geopolitical concerns. The KLCI ended Tuesday higher, driven by financial gains but offset by weakness in plantations. Among active stocks were CIMB Group, Maybank, and YTL Corporation. In the U.S., major averages closed in the red amid rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over President Trump’s proposals. Crude oil prices surged due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, hitting $61.05 per barrel.

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