Asian markets moved mostly higher on Monday amidst holidays in several countries, including China, Hong Kong and South Korea.
The Bank of Japan continuing with its ultra-loose monetary policy and maintaining the status quo on the yield curve control policy helped sentiment. The mood was also supported by the view that Reserve Bank of Australia would be holding rates steady in its impending review due on Tuesday.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Business News
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.