Markets Today: the Asian close, 30 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
Thailand holds key rate at 1%, lifts 2026 growth forecast on AI exports: The Bank of Thailand maintained its benchmark rate at a four-year low of 1% for the fourth consecutive meeting, citing manageable inflation and a 24% surge in September exports.
Rupiah Hits Record Low; Bank Indonesia Intervenes Amid Fiscal Worries: Indonesia's currency closed at Rp 18,184 per US dollar on Wednesday, marking a new low as the central bank pledges market intervention against global and domestic pressures.
Vietnamese Dong Gains on Dollar in Unofficial Market: The US dollar declined 0.23% to VND26,080 at unofficial exchange points in Vietnam on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, as the State Bank of Vietnam also adjusted its reference rate.
Stocks & bonds
Panth Infracon shares jump 10% despite Q2 profit halving: Panth Infracon's stock climbed over 10% on BSE today, reaching an intraday high of ₹13.99, even as the company reported a 54.61% year-on-year drop in net profit for the September quarter.
Crypto & digital assets
South Korean Bithumb, Daishin, Mirae Asset Face Cyberattacks: South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb confirmed a data breach affecting hundreds of customers, part of wider cyberattacks on financial firms Daishin and Mirae Asset.
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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