Why the NYSE Is Targeting More U.S. Listings From Asia | Insight with Haslinda Amin 8/10/2026

Summary

The program covers oil markets hovering around $84 as Iran rejects direct US talks but engages Oman on the Strait of Hormuz. BlackRock's Rick Rieder argues AI-driven productivity is reshaping the US economy, making him bullish on tech stocks and expecting the Fed to hike. NYSE President Lynn Martin promotes US listings for Asian firms and notes a strong IPO pipeline. The Cockroach Janta Party, born from India's student protests, details its nationwide pressure-group campaign. India's new closing auction system has severely disrupted traditional short-option strategies.

• Oil prices rise modestly but remain capped near $85 due to US patience and no military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
• BlackRock's Rick Rieder sees AI revolutionizing productivity, supporting US tech earnings and GDP growth
• Rieder also argues the Fed should hike rates because inflation is sticky, implying bearish pressure on Treasuries
• NYSE's Lynn Martin highlights strong demand for US IPOs from Asia and an optimistic pipeline into 2027
• Iran replaces its security leadership amid Oman-mediated talks, potentially complicating oil supply routes
• India's student-led Cockroach Janta Party shifts to a nationwide pressure group focused on education and accountability
• India's new closing auction mechanism has dismantled short-option strategies, forcing traders to go long before the close
• A reporter notes the Nifty IT index outperforms, and the rupee gains on weak US jobs data despite monsoon-driven food inflation risks