The Singapore stock market on Wednesday ended the two-day losing streak in which it had fallen almost 20 points or 0.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,265-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Thursday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat thanks to solid economic data and a spike in crude oil prices. The European and U.S. markets were higher and the Asian bourses are tipped to follow that lead.
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.