The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of 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 27,945-point plateau and it's looking at a steady start on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed and flat, with trade concerns offset by bargain hunting. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were little changed and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.