Asian stocks ended mixed on Tuesday as geopolitical concerns surrounding Russia eased somewhat and China's premier said growth is accelerating in the world's second-largest economy.
In a late-night televised speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine and its Western allies of deliberately provoking Russians to turn against each other during the recent short-lived mutiny led by mercenaries of the Wagner group.
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.