Markets Today: the Asian close, 16 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
India's RBI reports ₹6.73 trillion in overnight market activity: The central bank injected ₹4.05 trillion into the system through repo and marginal standing facilities, according to its September 11 data.
Vietcombank Raises Dollar Price 0.08% Against Dong: The US dollar strengthened against the Vietnamese dong on Tuesday, with Vietcombank selling the greenback at VND26,200, as global dollar gains reflected Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
Stocks & bonds
Korea Exchange after-hours debut triggers 1,637 volatility halts: The Korea Exchange's expanded after-hours session on Monday processed ₩1.8 trillion (US$1.3 billion) in trades, with observers linking a surge in price control activations to lower liquidity.
Kazakhstan secures Rmb10.3bn from China bond markets: Kazakhstan's Ministry of Finance and its Development Bank raised Rmb10.3 billion in September from China's onshore and offshore bond markets, establishing fresh Renminbi benchmarks.
RBI to Auction ₹24,000 Crore Treasury Bills on September 16: The Reserve Bank of India will offer government debt instruments across three tenors. Settlement for successful bids is scheduled for September 17, 2026.
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.
This article is journalism, not investment advice; consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions. Market data is indicative, may be delayed, and should be verified with your broker or exchange before use.
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