Asian stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, although overall gains remained limited after China reiterated its commitment to maintaining strict COVID-related curbs and data showed further deterioration in China's trade balance in October.
Underlying sentiment remained supported somewhat after several Fed officials signaled last week that they supported a smaller rate hike in December.
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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.