India, April 17 -- The China stock market has finished higher in eight straight sessions, rallying more than 180 points or 5.9 percent in that span. The Shanghai Composite Index now rests just above the 3,280-point plateau, although investors may lock in gains on Friday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft amid lingering uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The European and U.S. markets finished mostly lower and the Asian bourses are expected to open in similar fashion.
The SCI finished slightly higher on Thursday following gains from the property stocks, weakness from the financials and a mixed picture from the resource companies.
For the day, the index rose 4.34 points or 0.13 percent to finish at 3,28...