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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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.