The Singapore stock market on Wednesday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 45 points or 1.4 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,130-point plateau although it may tick higher again on Thursday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, again supported by oil and technology companies. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were up and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead.
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Market Analysis
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.