The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after snapping the six-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 320 points or 8.6 percent. Now at a fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just above the 3,940-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on optimism over the outlook for interest rates. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are expected to follow that lead.
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Market Analysis
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.