The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one session after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 50 points or 1.3 percent. The Straits Times Index new rests just above the 3,770-point plateau although it's likely to see renewed selling pressure on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to lower in this holiday-shortened week, with technology stocks likely to be a key drag. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead.
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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.