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South Korea FSS Curbs Leveraged Investing, Brokerages Face New Rules
The Financial Supervisory Service announced measures to protect investors from debt-financed trading, targeting minors and elderly clients as credit balances exceed ₩33 trillion.
Indian Firms Set Dividend Record Dates; Today Last Day to Qualify
Fifty-four Indian companies, including Bajaj Holdings and Maharashtra Scooters, have set September 21 as their dividend record date, with today, September 18, being the last day to purchase shares.
Indian Equities Face Lower Open as Crude Prices Climb Past $100
India's Sensex and Nifty 50 will open lower on 10 September, driven by global caution. Brent crude trades near $102 a barrel, revisiting a July high. Rising bond yields also contribute to market weakness, reviving inflation and interest rate outlook concerns.
Nifty, Sensex Fall 3rd Day: Brent Crude Above $100 as Asia Weakens
Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty and Sensex, declined for a third straight session on 9 September 2026. Global market weakness, elevated crude oil prices, and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment, with Asian indices also showing broad declines.
Seoul Stocks Close Flat as Fed Rate Hike, Won Weakens
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended largely unchanged on Thursday, down 0.04 percent, following the US Federal Reserve's rate increase, while the Korean won depreciated 13.6 won against the US dollar.
Kotak Securities analyst names three Indian stock picks
Amol Athawale, VP of Technical Research at Kotak Securities, recommends MFSL, HDFC Life, and Britannia for short-term gains as India's Nifty 50 shows recovery signs.
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.
Kazakhstan secures Rmb10.3bn from China bond markets
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Finance and its Development Bank raised Rmb10.3 billion in September from China's onshore and offshore bond markets, establishing fresh Renminbi benchmarks.
RBI to Auction ₹24,000 Crore Treasury Bills on September 16
The Reserve Bank of India will offer government debt instruments across three tenors. Settlement for successful bids is scheduled for September 17, 2026.
Shenzhen issues Rmb5bn offshore green bonds for GBA projects
The municipal government secured funds in Hong Kong and Macau, directing capital towards transport, water management, and healthcare initiatives within the Greater Bay Area.
Mapletree Logistics Trust Sells Australian Asset, SIA Funds India Ventures
Singapore-listed Mapletree Logistics Trust will divest a vacant Australian property for A$28 million, while Singapore Airlines confirmed it will finance its Indian ventures, including Air India, from internal funds.
Himadri Chemical Stock Gains 50% on Battery Materials Pivot, Global Expansion
Himadri Speciality Chemical shares rose 50% in six months. The Indian firm shifts to advanced and battery materials, planning significant investments and global expansion.
Nifty 50 ends three-day decline; analysts eye rebound signals
India's benchmark Nifty 50 index gained 46.30 points to close at 23,477.80 on Thursday, with buying interest emerging at lower levels after three consecutive losing sessions.
Philippine PSEi Dips Below 6,100 Amid Oil Price Surge
Manila's benchmark index fell 0.28 percent on 10 September 2026, closing at 6,099.23 as global crude prices topped US$100 per barrel.
BIS Chief Flags AI Investment Risks Amid Trillion-Dollar Spending
Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, highlighted rising debt and opaque financing at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai.
Anson Properties Ceases Substantial Stake in iX Biopharma
The investor divested one million shares for S$535,000, bringing its holding below the 5% threshold, even as iX Biopharma advances its Wafermine drug for US emergency use.
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.
Nomura Flags US Asset Risk, Challenges 'TINA' Doctrine Amid AI Rally
Nomura analysts caution that US financial assets carry increasing risk, concealed by the artificial intelligence equity boom. A tech market reversal could prompt a sharp correction in US assets and weaken the dollar.
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.
Indian Equities Drop Fourth Week; RVNL, Tata Motors in Focus
Indian benchmark indices recorded their fourth consecutive weekly decline, pressured by global rate uncertainty and crude prices. Investors will watch several companies on Monday, 7 September, following recent business updates.
South Korea Delays KOSDAQ Listing Rule Hike Amid Volatility
South Korea's finance minister postponed KOSDAQ market listing rule changes by six months. The decision follows concerns about rising interest rates and global market volatility.
Singapore Funds Attract S$1.3 Billion in Q2; Morningstar Sees Equity Interest
Singapore funds recorded S$1.3 billion in net inflows during Q2 2026, driven by allocation funds. Morningstar data reveals a growing underlying interest in local equities, despite overall equity outflows.
GOCL Stock Surges 15% on Strong FY26 Results, Dividend News
GOCL Corporation's stock climbed nearly 15% on 3 September, driven by robust financial results for fiscal year 2026 and the announcement of its final dividend record date. The company reported significantly higher income and profit.
Mainland Investors Shift to Hong Kong AI Tech; MiniMax, Alibaba Gain
Mainland Chinese investors significantly increased holdings in Hong Kong-listed AI technology firms during August, while divesting from traditional financial companies. This rotation favoured MiniMax, Alibaba, and Tencent.
BSE Shares Drop 3% as New Auction Session Curbs Trading Volumes
BSE shares declined on Wednesday after the exchange confirmed its recently introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) reduced trading activity, particularly from high-frequency and retail participants.
GoI to Auction ₹32,000 Crore in Dated Securities This Week
India's government will sell three dated securities, totalling ₹32,000 crore, on Friday. The Reserve Bank of India will conduct the auction for these government bonds.
Indian Midcaps Reach New Peak in August 2026, Outperform Largecaps
Indian mid-cap equities hit a new high in August 2026, while large-cap indices remained below their prior peaks. This divergence highlights varied performance across market segments, as Capitalmind Mutual Fund observed.
Middle East Tensions Push Oil, Bond Yields; Fed Hike Fears Hit Asia
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, sending global bond yields to multi-decade highs. This increased Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, causing Asian markets to fall, particularly technology firms.
Indian Equities Face Flat Open; Prabhudas Lilladher Recommends Three Stocks
India's equity markets expect a subdued opening today, 31 August 2026. Renewed US-Iran military escalation drives a risk-off mood across Asian markets and lifts crude oil prices. Prabhudas Lilladher's Vaishali Parekh offers key Nifty levels and three intraday stock recommendations.
Ten Indian States Auction ₹27,000 Crore in Bonds
Ten Indian states sought to raise ₹27,000 crore (S$4.4 billion) by auctioning state government securities on September 1, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted the sale. These bonds qualify as eligible investments for banks' Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirements.
SET Appoints Former Finance Vice Minister to Strategy, Finance Role
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) named Benjarong Suwankiri as its new chief strategy and finance officer. He joins in October 2026, bringing experience from Thailand's finance ministry.
Airtel, Reliance Lead ₹1.13 Trillion Decline in India's Top Firms
Seven of India's ten most-valued companies collectively shed ₹1.13 trillion (₹1.13 lakh crore) in market capitalisation last week. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries recorded the largest individual declines amid a broader market dip.
Pham Nhat Vuong Adds US$2.3 Billion as Vingroup Shares Surge
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong saw his fortune grow by US$2.3 billion in a single day, driven by a sharp increase in Vingroup's share value. This gain placed him among the world's top five wealth accumulators for the day.
Seoul Kospi Jumps on Nvidia Earnings, Easing Chip Demand Fears
South Korea's Kospi index climbed sharply after Nvidia's strong second-quarter earnings calmed investor worries about semiconductor demand. The Bank of Korea's upcoming rate decision also drew attention.
Nifty 50: Choice Broking's Bagadia Sees Cautiously Positive Outlook
Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking holds a cautiously positive near-term view for India's Nifty 50 index. He cites improving buying interest and a strengthened technical setup. Bagadia also provided buy recommendations for five Indian stocks.