The China stock market on Friday wrote a finish to the six-day winning streak in which it had gained more than 200 points or 3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now rests just above the 3,570-point plateau although it may rebound at the open on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets suggests a higher open on hopes for additional stimulus and surging oil prices. The European and U.S. markets were up on Friday and the Asian bourses are tipped to at least open in similar fashion, although profit taking may set in later.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Market Analysis
May 15, 2026 15:25 ET Apart from the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, the main news on the economics front this week included key price data from the U.S. and the first quarter economic growth figures from major economies. Both consumer prices and producer costs have started to reflect the effect of supply shocks due to the Middle East conflict. In Europe, GDP data was in focus, while inflation data from China dominated the news flow in Asia.