Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday after data showed Chinese exports hitting a record high in September despite power shortages.
A cautious undertone prevailed as traders awaited U.S. consumer price data due later in the day for clues on the outlook for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. A strong reading could raise bets of earlier than expected interest rate hikes by the U.S. central bank.
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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.