Markets Today: the Asian close, 10 September 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 6 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
The close
Hong Kong Nears Top Global Financial Centre, GFCI Creator Expects Asian Lead: Hong Kong ranks third globally, just one point behind London, in the latest Global Financial Centres Index. Z/Yen Group's Michael Mainelli anticipates an Asian city will soon claim the top position.
Central banks & currencies
JPMorgan: Yen Short Unwind Risks Dollar-Yen Below 155: JPMorgan strategists warn that a substantial unwind of yen short positions could rapidly strengthen the currency. This could happen if the dollar-yen rate falls below 155, risking further selling pressure.
US Dollar Gains on Dong; Rupee, Yen Strengthen Across Asia: The US dollar saw mixed results across Asia on Thursday, rising against the Vietnamese dong while weakening against the Indian rupee and Japanese yen. Domestic factors drove these varied currency movements.
Stocks & bonds
South Korea Delays KOSDAQ Listing Rule Hike Amid Volatility: South Korea's finance minister postponed KOSDAQ market listing rule changes by six months. The decision follows concerns about rising interest rates and global market volatility.
Singapore Funds Attract S$1.3 Billion in Q2; Morningstar Sees Equity Interest: Singapore funds recorded S$1.3 billion in net inflows during Q2 2026, driven by allocation funds. Morningstar data reveals a growing underlying interest in local equities, despite overall equity outflows.
IPO & deals
China MIIT Launches Second SME Fund for Tech IPOs: China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is launching the second phase of its National Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Development Fund. This phase targets early-stage "hard tech" firms, focusing on initial public offering (IPO) incubation and attracting private capital.
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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