Magyar said power shortages cost Hungary HUF 6–7 bln during peak demand periods.

Korea Exchange (KRX) will open after-hours trading for exchange-traded funds on Sept. 14, despite industry concerns about recent volatility in leveraged products. KRX said the move aims to compete with alternative trading system Nextrade and round-the-clock crypto venues. Asset managers warned the lack of real-time NAV estimates could widen ETF price deviations; the industry had urged KRX to postpone the rollout. Single-stock leveraged ETFs will be excluded from after-hours eligibility.

Taiwan's TAIEX closed down 170.79 points, or 0.38%, at 44,225.91 on Friday, Aug. 7.