Southeast Asian stock markets steadied on Monday with investors taking positions ahead of first-quarter economic growth numbers and as corporate earnings trickle in. Singapore and Philippine shares came off early lows to close marginally higher, as markets took heart from European stocks opening sharply higher on Macron's lead in the first round. Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Golden Agri-Resources rose 1.5% each, helping Singapore shares to close in positive territory. Indonesian and Malaysian markets were closed for local holidays. Southeast Asian stock markets Current Previous % change Indonesia Closed for holidays Malaysia Closed for holidays Philippines 7,588.88 7,578.16 +0.14 Singapore 3,144.03 3,139.83 +0.13 Vietnam 709.39 712.41 -0.42

Source: Bangkok Post April 24, 2017 10:52 UTC