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India’s BSE Sensex fell about 0.2% to 77,234 on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the Nifty 50 monthly derivatives expiry. The Nifty 50 also slipped, with 14 of 16 major sectors trading lower, while rising crude oil prices added to pressure on Indian equities. Markets were also bracing for increased volatility as Tuesday marked the first monthly Nifty derivatives expiry under the new closing-auction system. Global sentiment remained subdued ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Despite near-term headwinds, foreign portfolio inflows have provided some support, with investors buying more than $2.5 billion of Indian equities in August, helping offset pressure from high oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. Leading the losses were Hindustan (-6.7%), IIFL Finance (-3.1%), Netweb (-3.0%), and TCS (-0.8%).

Sensex Falls as Geopolitical Risks Weigh

Thailand’s domestic car sales surged 20.07% year-on-year to 59,198 units in July 2026, accelerating from a 17.26% increase in June, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The gain marked the fifth consecutive month of growth, underscoring a continued recovery in domestic demand. Vehicle production rose 6.12% from a year earlier to 117,383 units, rebounding from a 7.55% decline in the previous month. Despite the improvement, the FTI lowered its 2026 vehicle production forecast to 1.45 million units from 1.50 million, citing weaker export performance in the first half of the year. The industry group attributed the downward revision to persistent global headwinds, including lingering Middle East-related disruptions, ongoing trade barriers, intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, and tighter emissions regulations in key export markets. Meanwhile, Thailand's exports increased 2.39% year-on-year in July after falling 7.45% in the previous month.

Thailand Car Sales Jump 20.07% in July

The Indonesian rupiah slipped toward IDR 17,740 per U.S. dollar in thin holiday trading on Tuesday, extending its recent weakness and retreating further from last week’s near ten-week high. Sentiment remained cautious amid persistent external pressures. Indonesia’s current account deficit widened to a record USD 12.5 billion in Q2 2026, raising concerns that elevated oil prices, firm import demand and softer exports could keep the external balance under strain in the near term. Traders also turned wary ahead of July trade data and August inflation next week, while El Niño risks added to food-price worries. Still, losses were contained by expectations that Bank Indonesia, led by acting Governor Destry Damayanti, will stay focused on currency stability after holding rates at 5.75% in August, following 100bp of tightening since May. Globally, the dollar steadied after recent gains as fresh U.S. steps to restrict Iran’s access to the financial system kept geopolitical risks elevated.

Rupiah Dips Further as Holiday Trading Thins

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a fourth consecutive meeting at 12.0% on August 24, 2026, maintaining tight monetary conditions to contain persistent inflationary pressures. Consumer prices have risen 7.3% since the start of 2026, with annual inflation reaching 11.7%, driven by higher fuel and food prices amid global commodity volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, the economy remained robust, with real GDP expanding 11.1% year-on-year in January-July, supported by strong investment activity, particularly in construction, and resilient domestic consumption. The central bank said tight monetary conditions remain necessary to limit external inflationary pressures and support a sustained decline in inflation, while remaining ready to adjust policy if risks to price stability intensify. The next policy meeting is scheduled for October 26.

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