Asian markets finished Monday's trading on a mixed note at the outset of a new week marked by monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England. Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia are also due for release early this week. Meanwhile, Japanese markets were closed for a holiday.
China's Shanghai Composite Index gained 8.19 points or 0.3 percent to finish trading at 3,125.93. The day's trading ranged between 3,128.70 and 3,098.50. The Shenzhen Component Index added 55.44 points or 0.6 percent to close at 10,200.04.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.