ASIFMA 2026 Asia-Pacific Capital Markets Survey: Top 8 APAC Markets for Ease of Doing Business are Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, India, Taiwan, China Mainland & South Korea, Top 11 Product & Service Lines to Expand are Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Asset Management, ESG & Sustainability, Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Prime Brokerage, Commercial / Corporate / Institutional Banking, Commodities & Custody / Securities Services

• Lumentum shares (LITE) experienced a 13% price swing on August 11, 2026, following an earnings report that highlighted AI-driven margins. • ASML Holding saw a 2.66% single-session gain and a 5.53% weekly increase, buoyed by a strong revenue report from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

• South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index extended its rebound on August 11, closing up 0.73% at 6,345.53 points. • The market gain was driven by significant growth in major tech stocks, with Samsung Electronics rising over 4% and SK Hynix edging higher.

• Recent economic data highlights NFIB Small Business Optimism in the U.S. and updates on U.S. Existing Home Sales. • A significant mid-year revision showing a doubling of the growth midpoint suggests that AI-linked trade is currently offsetting major energy shocks.

• Investors are focusing on several key stocks today, including Hyundai Motor, Vodafone Idea, PNB, RVNL, MRF, Wipro, BSE, and Airtel. • Market analysts believe the bullish structure of the Indian equity market will remain intact despite recent volatility.

• The Indian stock market closed lower, with the Sensex slipping 380 points and the Nifty ending at 24,470. • Sectoral performance was mixed; Nifty Pharma rose 1% and IT gained 0.40%, while Realty, FMCG, and Metal indices each declined by 1%.

• Indian equities declined on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 388 points and the Nifty dropping 112 points due to a weaker rupee and rising crude oil prices. • Market analysts have identified 24,400 as a critical support level for the Nifty as investors navigate heightened geopolitical risks.

• The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has reported a significant increase in trading volumes driven by strong corporate quarterly earnings. • Positive investor sentiment and favorable economic indicators are fueling cautious optimism across multiple market sectors.

• Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. experienced a significant stock price surge of 8.06% amid a spike in trading activity and increased market attention. • The company operates as a specialty pharmaceutical firm focusing on the commercialization and marketing of branded products for rare diseases and oncology support in Canada and the U.S.

• Wall Street's main indexes declined on Tuesday as losses in the technology sector dragged down overall market sentiment. • Investors are reacting to fading optimism regarding potential peace deals between the U.S. and Iran, which has increased geopolitical uncertainty.

• Energy and oil prices rose on August 10, 2026, driven by growing uncertainty regarding a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. • Fox (FOX) shares plummeted 9.7% following a Wall Street downgrade and continued ambiguity surrounding its pending deal with Roku.

• Global markets remained muted as efforts to resolve the U.S.-Iran conflict reached an impasse, discouraging investors from taking high-risk positions. • Market volatility was further compounded by an uncertain inflation outlook, contributing to a general sense of caution among traders.

• A recent survey by KeyBank reveals that 77% of companies rate their current business outlook as either "excellent" or "very good." • Businesses with positive outlooks are 26 percentage points more likely to seek growth capital compared to those with neutral or negative views.