Singapore · Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Le Minh Tri

Desk byline for central banks and currencies at Asianomist, covering MAS, BI, BOT, BSP, SBV, PBOC and BOJ, with a calendar and preview for every meeting.

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Markets Today

Indian Equities Face Cautious Open Amid Global Pressures

India's Gift Nifty showed a negative start today as rising US bond yields and elevated crude prices weighed on sentiment, following Tuesday's broad declines.

Stocks & Bonds

Korea Exchange after-hours debut triggers 1,637 volatility halts

The Korea Exchange's expanded after-hours session on Monday processed ₩1.8 trillion (US$1.3 billion) in trades, with observers linking a surge in price control activations to lower liquidity.

Central Banks & Currencies

Vietcombank Raises Dollar Price 0.08% Against Dong

The US dollar strengthened against the Vietnamese dong on Tuesday, with Vietcombank selling the greenback at VND26,200, as global dollar gains reflected Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.

IPO & Deals

Singtel's Nxera data centre unit eyed for S$4.5 billion listing

UOB Kay Hian maintained its 'buy' rating on Singtel with a S$5.50 target price as the telco explores options for its regional data centre business, Nxera.

Markets Today

SJC Gold Bars Hit VND146m as Global Prices Rebound

Saigon Jewelry Company's SJC gold bars gained to VND146 million per tael yesterday, even as local prices have fallen 4.45% since January 1.

IPO & Deals

Jollibee Foods plans HKEX listing for global business

Philippine restaurant giant Jollibee Foods Corporation intends to list its international operations on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, separating them from its domestic business.

IPO & Deals

Kioxia US Listing Could Boost Global AI Fund Interest

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia, whose shares have surged 456% this year, announced plans in May to list American Depositary Shares (ADS) to broaden its investor base. This move could attract major AI-focused funds.

Stocks & Bonds

Choice Broking Director names five Indian stocks for 11 September

Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking, recommends specific entry and exit points for Blue Star, Redington, Manappuram Finance, and Clean Science and Technology.

Stocks & Bonds

Oil surges past US$100, US bond yields hit 2007 peak as stocks fall

West Texas Intermediate crude topped US$100 a barrel on Thursday, while the S&P 500 declined for a fourth consecutive day, as US wholesale inflation accelerated in August.