Markets Today: the Asian close, 3 September 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 3 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Central banks & currencies
Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song Assesses Won Resilience, US Investment Impact: Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song stated the South Korean won shows increased resilience against external shocks. He also believes planned US investments will have a manageable currency impact.
Stocks & bonds
Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries Lead ₹1.13 Trillion Decline in India's Top Firms: Seven of India's ten most-valued companies collectively shed ₹1.13 trillion (₹1.13 lakh crore) in market capitalisation last week. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries recorded the largest individual declines amid a broader market dip.
Pham Nhat Vuong Adds US$2.3 Billion as Vingroup Shares Surge: Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong saw his fortune grow by US$2.3 billion in a single day, driven by a sharp increase in Vingroup's share value. This gain placed him among the world's top five wealth accumulators for the 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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