Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Tuesday, despite the mostly negative cues from European markets overnight, as stocks in the region rebounded after the recent sell-off with traders picking up some stocks at a bargain, even as continuing concerns remain over the outlook for interest rates and potential recession on fears of energy rationing in Europe. Asian markets closed mixed on Monday.
The fears over energy rationing in Europe as winter approaches followed Russia's decision to extend a halt on gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline.
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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.