The South Korea stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 260 points or 5 percent in that span. Now at a fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just above the 5,350-point plateau although investors figure to lock in gains on Thursday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft on fading optimism over the outlook for interest rates. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were slightly lower and the Asian markets figure to split the difference.
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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.