The South Korea stock market has tracked higher in four straight sessions, advancing almost 215 points or 5.3 percent in that span. Now at another fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just above the 4,220-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Tuesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is murky, with technology stocks expected to provide a slight bump. The European and U.S. markets were mixed and little changed and the Asian bourses figure to follow suit.
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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.