Markets Today: the Asian close, 7 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
Japan Borrowing Costs Reach 30-Year High Amid Fed Hawkishness: Japan's government bond yields climbed to a three-decade peak following firm statements from US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh. This development unsettled Asia Pacific markets, pushing regional bond yields to decade-highs, while Middle East tensions lifted oil prices.
Stocks & bonds
Middle East Tensions Drive Oil, Bond Yields; Asian Equities Decline: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, sending global bond yields to multi-decade highs. This increased Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, causing Asian markets to fall, particularly technology firms.
IPO & deals
Jollibee International Picks HKEX for Listing, Drops US Plan: Jollibee Foods Corp.’s international unit, JFC International, will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This decision shifts from earlier plans to consider a US listing for the business.
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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