Markets Today: the Asian close, 8 October 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 6 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
The close
Vietnam Gold Prices Drop 0.35% as Global Bullion Falls: Saigon Gold Jewelry Company adjusted its gold bar prices to VND143 million (US$5,503.81) per tael on Wednesday, following international trends.
Asian Stocks Fall on Oil Price Jump, Inflation Concerns: Asia-Pacific equities dropped 0.5%, tracking Wall Street losses, as Brent crude prices intensified inflation fears, putting pressure on technology shares.
Central banks & currencies
RBI schedules ₹2 lakh crore variable rate reverse repo auction: The 29-day operation, aimed at managing market liquidity, will reverse on November 6, 2026, offering participants an early exit option.
Stocks & bonds
Singapore bond market stable as corporate issuances near S$28bn: MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat confirmed borrowing costs align with historical levels, despite US Treasury yield fluctuations, with S$28 billion in corporate bonds issued so far this year.
Hang Seng Tech Index to add 10 fast-growth firms, sets HK$500m sales bar: The move by Hang Seng Indexes Company aims to revitalise the benchmark after it lagged global peers, falling 23 per cent this year.
HDFC Sec forecasts mixed Q2FY27 for Indian FMCG; prefers Nestlé, Bikaji: HDFC Securities anticipates 12% revenue growth for Indian FMCG firms in Q2FY27 but warns of margin pressure from raw material inflation, maintaining an underweight sector stance.
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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