Markets Today: the Asian close, 3 November 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 5 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
The close
Asian Stocks Fluctuate on Mixed US Tech Earnings, Central Bank Policy: Seoul's KOSPI index fell 2.6% despite Samsung Electronics reporting a near ninefold rise in Q3 operating profit, while Alphabet's 10% share drop impacted Nasdaq futures.
Stocks & bonds
SGX RegCo, CGAC Propose New Boardroom Rules for Singapore Firms: The proposed changes, including a lead independent director requirement, could affect about 70 listed entities in Singapore.
RBI Sets ₹14,167 Redemption Price for Sovereign Gold Bonds: India's central bank announced the premature redemption rate for its 2021-22 Series VII bonds, calculated from recent gold market prices.
Reserve Bank of India to Auction ₹29,900 Crore in State Bonds: India's central bank will manage the sale of State Government Securities on 3 November 2026, enabling states to raise funds for their development programmes.
IPO & deals
Malaysian Healthcare IPOs Accelerate with Big Caring, Asia OneHealthcare: Pharmacy chain Big Caring launched its Initial Public Offering on 29 October, targeting a 19 November listing on Bursa Malaysia. Concurrently, Asia OneHealthcare submitted its preliminary prospectus for a separate mainboard debut.
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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