Markets Today: the Asian close, 28 September 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 4 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
The close
India Gold, Silver Futures Fall on Geopolitical Worries: Precious metal futures in India dropped on Monday, 28 September, with MCX gold down almost 2% and silver contracts declining 2.6% in early trading hours.
Central banks & currencies
Reserve Bank of India Absorbs ₹1.98 Trillion from Money Market: The central bank's liquidity operations on 27 September included Marginal Standing Facility at 5.50% and Standing Deposit Facility at 5.00%.
BOJ Policymakers Debated Faster Rate Hikes in July Meeting: Minutes from the Bank of Japan's July policy meeting reveal some officials pushed for quicker interest rate increases, citing escalating inflation risks.
Stocks & bonds
Mainland China Stocks Plunge to 13-Month Low Amid Tech Sell-Off: The CSI 300 fell 2.2% on Monday, its lowest since August 2025, while the Star Market 50 dropped 4.1% as oil prices climbed above US$100 a barrel.
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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