The Japanese stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, gathering more than 1,500 points or 3.8 percent in that span. The Nikkei 225 now rests just beneath the 39,960-point plateau and it's expected to extend its gains again on Friday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on continued solid momentum ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian markets are expected to follow that 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.