Markets Today: the Asian close, 2 September 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 5 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Central banks & currencies
Tokyo Core Inflation Hits 1.8% in August, BOJ Rate Hike Expected: Tokyo's core consumer prices rose 1.8% in August, nearing the Bank of Japan's 2% target. This third consecutive monthly acceleration strengthens expectations for a September interest rate hike from the central bank.
RBI to Absorb ₹5 Trillion with Overnight Reverse Repo Auction: India's central bank will conduct a variable rate reverse repo auction on Wednesday to manage market liquidity. The overnight operation aims to absorb ₹5,00,000 crore from the banking system.
Stocks & bonds
Seoul Kospi Jumps on Nvidia Earnings, Easing Chip Demand Fears: South Korea's Kospi index climbed sharply after Nvidia's strong second-quarter earnings calmed investor worries about semiconductor demand. The Bank of Korea's upcoming rate decision also drew attention.
IPO & deals
Leviste's SPPPHI sells P3 billion SPNEC stake, reduces ownership: Leandro Leviste's Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc. (SPPPHI) divested P3 billion in SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) shares. This move cuts SPPPHI's stake to 11.51 percent, lessening Leviste's influence in the firm he founded.
Indian IPOs: Hy-Tech, Symbiotec Close; Lumino Sees Strong Demand: Three Indian initial public offerings (IPOs) – Hy-Tech Engineers, Skyways Air Services, and Symbiotec Pharmalab – concluded their subscription periods on 27 August 2026, all fully subscribed. Lumino Industries' new IPO also received significant investor interest on its opening day.
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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