Asian stocks turned in a mixed performance in thin holiday trading on Monday, with markets in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia closed for holidays.
The dollar held steady as soft U.S. inflation data boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates in June.
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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.