The Japanese stock market bounced sharply higher again on Monday, one session after halting the two-day winning streak in which it had rallied more than 1,425 points or 2.8 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 49,180-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Tuesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on strength from the technology stocks and on hopes for easing tariffs. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are expected to open in similar fashion.
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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.