India, April 16 -- The Thai Stock market on Thursday ended the four-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 50 points or 3.4 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,490-point plateau although it's expected see renewed upward movement on Friday.

The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic on hopes for an end to hostilities in the Middle East. The European and U.S. markets were mostly higher and the Asian bourses are expected to open in similar fashion.

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