Shenyan Intelligent (02723.HK) and Baidu Group‑W (09888.HK) have met Southbound Stock Connect eligibility and HKEX’s fast‑inclusion criteria. Both will be added to the HKEX Tech 100 Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index after market close on Sept. 11, 2026, with changes effective Sept. 14, 2026.

Global X ETFs senior investment strategist Mark Chokoum says roughly 68% of Australian household wealth is tied to residential property, creating a concentrated shock risk. House prices have fallen for five consecutive months; with borrowing costs rising, that concentration can amplify financial stress. Mortgage stress is now the main reason Australians seek financial assistance and some lenders report deterioration in >90‑day mortgage delinquency rates. Chokoum said it is premature to label this a housing or mortgage crisis but the signals merit close monitoring.

Barclays raised its forecast for South Korea's current-account surplus to $440bln in 2026 and $400bln in 2027, up from prior estimates of $345bln and $378.5bln. Economist Bum Ki Son said the upgrade reflects a goods trade surplus driven by sustained chip-led export momentum. Customs data show exports through early September have already exceeded the full-year 2025 total.