The Hong Kong stock market on Friday snapped the four-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 410 points or 1.4 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 27,930-point plateau and it's expected to remain in that neighborhood again on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets suggests little movement and mild upside following a bump in crude oil prices. The European and U.S. markets were slightly higher and the Asian bourses are expected to follow suit.
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August 21, 2026 14:42 ET The minutes of the latest policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, housing market data and manufacturing sector survey results were the main news for the U.S. economy this week. In Europe, inflation data from the U.K. was the highlight, while consumer price data from Japan drew attention in Asia.