Markets Today: the Asian close, 23 October 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 5 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Central banks & currencies
RBI to Conduct ₹50,000 Crore Liquidity Injection Auction: India's central bank will hold a three-day variable rate repo operation on 23 October 2026 to inject funds into the financial system, managing short-term liquidity.
Singapore Dollar Becomes Carry Trade Funder as MAS Pauses Policy: The Monetary Authority of Singapore's recent policy pause and falling local money market yields make the SGD a cheaper borrowing option for investors, strategists note.
Stocks & bonds
RBI Sets ₹14,425 Redemption Price for 2018-19 Gold Bond Series: India's central bank announced the final redemption price for its Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series-II, which matures today, October 23, 2026, at ₹14,425 per unit.
Jakarta Index Hits Six-Year Low After MSCI Market Status Warning: Indonesia's benchmark stock index plunged 15.2% over two sessions, hitting a six-year low after MSCI signalled a potential market status downgrade, prompting official meetings and regulatory action.
IPO & deals
Taiwan Blocks Grab's US$600 Million Foodpanda Acquisition: Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission cited concerns over Uber's stake in Grab and potential reduced market competition as reasons for its decision on Wednesday.
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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