The China stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after ending the four-day slide in which it had stumbled more than 75 points or 2.5 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just shy of the 2,940-point plateau although it figures to bounce higher again on Thursday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, fueled by technology shares ahead of key inflation data. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are tipped to open in similar fashion.
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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.