Markets Today: the Asian close, 4 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
US Fed's Warsh Hardens September Rate Hike Expectations: US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's recent comments on persistent inflation have intensified market expectations for a September interest rate increase. He stressed the need for clear progress towards the Fed's 2% target.
Stocks & bonds
Ten Indian States Auction ₹27,000 Crore in Bonds: Ten Indian states sought to raise ₹27,000 crore (S$4.4 billion) by auctioning state government securities on September 1, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted the sale. These bonds qualify as eligible investments for banks' Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirements.
SET Appoints Former Finance Vice Minister to Strategy, Finance Role: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) named Benjarong Suwankiri as its new chief strategy and finance officer. He joins in October 2026, bringing experience from Thailand's finance ministry.
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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