Markets Today: the Asian close, 28 August 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 4 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Central banks & currencies
RBI Forex Swap Facility Attracts USD 72.8 Billion Inflows: India's central bank drew USD 72.8 billion in foreign currency inflows through its special USD-INR swap facility by August 21, 2026. This scheme supports various deposit and borrowing mechanisms.
Stocks & bonds
US Treasury Yields Hit 20-Year High, Pushing Up Asia's Borrowing Costs: US 30-year Treasury bond yields hit a near 20-year high last week. This rise pushes up Asian bond yields, increasing borrowing costs for regional households and businesses. The US Treasury doubled bond buybacks to support market liquidity.
IPO & deals
Malaysia Rejects RM7.5 Billion Datasonic Technologies Buyout: Malaysia's government will not acquire Datasonic Technologies, the national passport and identity card supplier. The National Security Council ruled out the RM7.5 billion deal, which was an internal estimate from parent company NexG.
SDC Capital Weighs US$1 Billion Singapore Reit IPO: US digital infrastructure firm SDC Capital Partners is reportedly planning a significant Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) listing on the Singapore Exchange. The potential initial public offering (IPO) could raise about US$1 billion.
Every item above was reported and checked separately today; this wrap collects them in one place at the Asian close. Follow any headline through to the full story for the figures and their sources. The Brief carries the same day in five minutes tomorrow morning.
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