After a firm start and a subsequent strong climb up north Friday morning, U.S. stocks continue to hold gains and look well on course to end the week on a buoyant note.
Traders are picking up stocks, reacting positively to Federal Reserve Chairman's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium.
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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.