Ahead of Monday's holiday for Wesak Day, the Singapore stock market had halted the seven-day losing streak in which it had fallen more than 190 points or 4.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,190-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Tuesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed, with support from energy stocks likely limited by weakness from technology companies. The European and U.S. markets were mixed and the Asian markets figure to follow suit.
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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.