Positive sentiment prevailed in most Asian markets on Thursday amidst dovish comments by Federal Reserve officials that markets see as heralding an earlier-than-expected rate cut. Easing inflation in Europe as well as hopes of Chinese stimulus also buoyed market sentiment.
China's Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.3 percent to finish trading at 3,029.67. The day's trading ranged between 3,030.91 and 3,013.77. The Shenzhen Component Index dipped 0.2 percent to close at 9,726.92.
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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.