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Indonesian exporters grapple with global shift to higher-grade coal

A global shift in coal markets, along with ongoing geopolitical tensions, have left local miners scrambling to realign their strategy to offset shrinking export opportunities by shifting their focus to domestic sales and making inroads into smelting.

1 day ago
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Shares rally but dollar weakens with Fed independence seen under threat

Asia shares hit their highest level in more than three years on Friday as they tracked a Wall Street rally, though the dollar struggled on concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence and expectations for early rate cuts. ...

3 days ago
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Tesla's European sales slump for fifth month as EV rivals gain momentum

Tesla's new car sales in Europe fell 27.9 percent in May from a year earlier even as fully-electric vehicle sales in the region jumped 27.2 percent, with the US EV maker's revised Model Y yet to show signs of reviving the brand's fortunes. ...

5 days ago

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Shares rally, oil prices tumble as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire

Global shares rallied and the dollar extended declines on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, sending oil prices into a deep dive as concerns over supply disruptions ebbed.

6 days ago
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Shares slip, oil rises as investors weigh Iran risks

Shares slipped in Asia on Monday and oil prices briefly hit five-month highs as investors anxiously waited to see if Iran would retaliate against US attacks on its nuclear sites, with resulting risks to global activity and inflation.

1 week ago
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Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

A US attack on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher and triggering a rush to safety, investors said, as they assessed how the latest escalation of tensions would ripple through the global economy.

1 week ago
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Oil drops, stocks climb as Trump delays Iran move

Oil prices retreated Friday while US and European stock markets gained ground as concerns over a war escalation in Iran eased.

1 week ago
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Bank of Japan holds rates, says to slow bond purchase taper

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged Tuesday and said it would taper its purchase of government bonds at a slower pace amid concerns about the effect of trade uncertainty on the world's number four economy.

1 week ago
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Oil prices jump after Trump's warning, stocks extend gains

Oil prices rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump urged Tehran residents to evacuate, stoking fresh fears of all-out war as Israel and Iran continued to pound each other with missiles.

1 week ago
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Electric motorcycle sales drop 40% amid subsidy uncertainty

The fall in new purchases highlighted the sector’s vulnerability to policy shifts as producers and consumers remain in wait-and-see mode over future incentives.

2 weeks ago
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US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure

The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting this week, despite President Donald Trump's push for rate cuts, as officials contend with uncertainty sparked by the Republican's tariffs.

2 weeks ago
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Stocks slide, oil and gold jump after Israel strikes Iran

Stocks dived in early Asian trade on Friday, led by a selloff in US futures, while oil prices jumped after Israel conducted a military strike on Iran, sending investors scurrying to safe havens such as gold and the Swiss franc.

2 weeks ago
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Stocks slip, dollar droops as trade, geopolitical tensions weigh

Global stocks and the dollar slipped on Thursday as investors sized up a benign US inflation report and the fragile trade truce between Washington and Beijing, while rising tensions in the Middle East and lingering tariff anxiety dented risk sentiment.

2 weeks ago
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Auto sales remain weak in May as demand softens

Automakers are hoping for an uptick in sales from the upcoming GIIAS as both factory shipments and retail sales remained weak in May, declining by double digits year-on-year as slowing economic growth continued to weigh on demand.

2 weeks ago
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Developers push back against plan to raise landed house tax

Real Estate Indonesia (REI) has suggested that the government address structural issues plaguing high-rise living instead, ranging from unrealistic pricing benchmarks to frequent conflicts in poorly managed apartment communities.

2 weeks ago
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Asian markets extend gains as China-US talks head into second day

Asian stocks squeezed out more gains Tuesday as the latest round of China-US trade talks moved into a second day, with one of Donald Trump's top advisers saying he expected "a big, strong handshake".

2 weeks ago
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CPO export levy hike may jeopardize subsidized cooking oil supply

The recent export levy hike on crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives may tighten supplies of subsidized cooking oil brand Minyakita.

3 weeks ago
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Asian markets rally ahead of latest China-US trade talks

Stocks rallied Monday on hopes that a fresh round of China-US trade talks later in the day will ease tensions between the economic superpowers, while investors were also cheered by forecast-topping US jobs data.

3 weeks ago
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Trump says China's Xi agreed to let rare earth minerals flow to US

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to let rare earth minerals and magnets flow to the United States, a move that could lower tensions between the world's biggest economies.

3 weeks ago
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Trump-Musk feud shakes markets pre-payrolls

The bromance-turned-to-brawl between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk sparked a 14 percent drop in Tesla shares overnight, wiping out US$150 billion in market value.

3 weeks ago
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Most Asian markets rise as US data feeds rate-cut hopes

Jakarta edged higher as the government began rolling out a $1.5 billion stimulus package after Southeast Asia's biggest economy saw its slowest growth in more than three years in the first quarter.

3 weeks ago
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Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Asian stocks rallied Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war amid speculation the countries' leaders will hold talks soon.

3 weeks ago
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RI coal exports dip amid weak demand, price dispute

Indonesian coal exports dropped 6.43 percent to 160 million tonnes in the January-April period of 2025, driven by weaker demand from China and India.

1 month ago
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Stocks head for best month since 2023 ahead of inflation data

World stocks were heading for their best month since late 2023 on Friday and the dollar was flirting with its first monthly rise of the year, while traders waited for key inflation data and assessed the latest in Washington's to and fro on tariffs.

1 month ago
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Asian shares, US dollar climb on rosy data, tech optimism

Asian shares continued a rally from Wall Street and the dollar held gains on Wednesday on promising economic signs in the United States and speculation of strong tech earnings.

1 month ago
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Stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war

Equities meandered Tuesday as investors awaited the latest developments on Donald Trump's trade war, while the yen rallied after the head of Japan's central bank flagged more interest rate hikes if the economy improved.

1 month ago
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Euro drops as Trump threatens 50 percent tariff on EU

The euro fell on Friday, reversing earlier gains after US President Donald Trump said he would recommend hitting the European Union with 50 percent tariffs from June 1, reigniting investor fears over the impact of duties on the world economy and trade.

1 month ago
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Asian shares make cautious gains as beaten-down Treasuries find support

Asian shares made some tentative gains on Friday as beaten-down Treasuries found buyers after US President Donald Trump's tax bill narrowly passed the lower house, although debt worries still lingered.

1 month ago
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Japanese carmakers look elsewhere, as RI bioethanol lags behind

Japanese car brands contributed to almost 90 percent of wholesale in Indonesia throughout 2024 and a large part of those sales are fueled with gasoline, which can be mixed with bioethanol.

1 month ago
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Oil prices jump on report of Israel prepping Iran strike

Crude prices surged Wednesday following a report that US intelligence suggested Israel was planning a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which would send geopolitical tensions into overdrive and fuel regional conflict fears.

1 month ago

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