The China stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, advancing almost 60 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 4,025-point plateau and it's tipped to extend its gains on Tuesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with oil companies expected to lead the way - although profit-taking may creep in late in the day. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses figure to at least 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.