The Singapore stock market has finished higher in four straight sessions, collecting more than 80 points or 2.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,250-point plateau and it's expected to open higher again on Wednesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with support expected from the oil and technology stocks. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian markets are tipped to open in similar fashion.
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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.