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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.

21 hours ago
Markets

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. ...

1 day ago
Markets

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 days ago

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IDX Composite weakens as BI keeps interest rate

The IDX Composite declined by 0.08 percent to 7,331.13 at the market close on Wednesday as BI finally announced that it would keep the interest rate at 6 percent.

1 year ago
Markets

Asia stocks shaky ahead of Fed, yen hits 4-month low

Asian shares were hesitant on Wednesday on concerns the Federal Reserve could signal a slower path of rate cuts this year, while the yen plumbed a fresh four-month low on expectations that policy in Japan will remain accommodative for a while longer.

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite strengthens amid wait for BI, Fed benchmark rates

The IDX Composite rose 0.47 percent despite recent declines. Investors are waiting for Bank Indonesia and the US Fed benchmark interest rate decisions, which will come out this week.

1 year ago
Markets

Japanese stocks down, yen steady as markets brace for landmark BOJ shift

Japanese shares fell on Tuesday along with regional markets, while the yen was steady heading into a pivotal Bank of Japan meeting that could end eight years of negative interest rates and usher in the nation's first policy tightening since 2007.

1 year ago
Markets

Asia shares up on China data, await clutch of central bank meetings

Asian shares firmed on Monday as Chinese data surprised on the upside for once, while investors looked to navigate a minefield of central bank meetings this week that could see the end of free money in Japan and a slower glide path for US rate cuts.

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite falls, in line with global market decline

The IDX Composite fell by 1.42 percent on Friday, following a downward trend in Asian and global stock markets.

1 year ago
Markets

Volatile bitcoin falls from record high as crypto frenzy hits pause

Bitcoin eased to a one-week low in volatile trade on Friday, as investors took profit from its run to a record high and as another upside surprise on US inflation dimmed prospects of early rate cuts there and dented demand for riskier assets.

1 year ago
Markets

Tech pulls down Asia stocks, dollar gains on inflation data

Asian stocks slumped on Friday, tracking tech-led declines on Wall Street overnight after hotter-than-forecast US inflation knocked back bets for how soon and often the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite reaches another all-time high, rising 0.16%

MEDC, GOTO and BBTN led the gains on the LQ45.

1 year ago
Markets

No delay in beef imports, Trade Ministry says

Rising import cost and the weakening of rupiah against the US dollar have exacerbated the difficulty of beef procurement. 

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite closes at all-time high of 7,421.21

The IDX Composite increased by 0.53 percent to close at 7,421.21, setting a new record. The total transaction value today was 17.64 billion stocks, with a value of Rp 20.7 trillion.

1 year ago
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Domestic beverage industry expects 5 percent sales growth in 2024

Ready-to-drink beverage sales have remained subdued despite major holidays and events that had been expected to boost sales.

1 year ago
Markets

Stocks stride past US inflation to milestone highs

Asian shares notched seven month highs on Wednesday, on the back of record peaks on Wall Street, as investors mostly shrugged off slightly hotter-than-expected US inflation, betting it won't derail interest rate cuts expected by the middle of the year.

1 year ago
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Car sales continue to decline in February

Domestic car sales were down 18.8 percent year-on-year in February despite a prominent car exhibition held in Jakarta last month.

1 year ago
Markets

Prabowo wants SOEs to exit hotel sector

The presumptive president-elect's idea to privatize Indonesia's hospitality industry appears to have the tacit support of SOEs Minister Erick Thohir.

1 year ago
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Garuda Indonesia sees 30% rise in passengers to Singapore due to Taylor Swift concert

The flagship carrier gets a taste of Swiftonomics with a boost from concertgoers flying to Singapore. Most of the passengers came from Jakarta and Bali.

1 year ago
Markets

Asia shares strike seven-month high ahead of US jobs data

Asian stocks rose to a seven-month peak on Friday, tracking global peers as investors cheered the prospect of an imminent rate easing cycle led by major central banks, keeping the dollar and Treasury yields under pressure.

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite surges for second straight day

The IDX Composite rose 0.6 percent to 7,373.9 on Thursday. Positive momentum from international and domestic factors contributed to the rise.

1 year ago
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Asia stocks climb; gold, bitcoin drift after hitting record highs

Asian stocks rose on Wednesday as traders awaited policy cues from Beijing during its week-long annual session of parliament after a prior lack of stimulus measures disappointed some investors, while gold and bitcoin eased after touching record peaks.

1 year ago
Markets

Asian stocks drop after global markets fall on tech sell-off

Asian shares mostly slumped on Wednesday after global markets fell as traders locked in profits following recent tech-driven rallies.

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite ends fourth consecutive trading day in the red

The IDX Composite dropped for the fourth day on Tuesday, falling 0.40 percent in the trading day. Most sectors declined, except energy.

1 year ago
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PLN expects power oversupply to end in 2028

An excess supply of electricity in the Java-Bali grid, which has been blamed for hampering the development of renewable power, is expected to be resolved in 2028, says an executive at the state-owned electricity firm.

1 year ago
Markets

17 companies in waiting for IPO: IDX

Two of the companies are categorized as large-scale firms with assets worth more than Rp 250 billion (US$ 15.8 million).

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite slides 0.06% as inflation exceeds estimates

The IDX Composite (IHSG) dropped by 0.06 percent to close at 7,311.90 on Friday after Statistics Indonesia released inflation data for February.

1 year ago
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Rice prices begin to fall as KPPU probes cartel practice among traders

The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has formed a special team to investigate the surge in rice prices, including looking for evidence of potential cartel behavior among rice traders.

1 year ago
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Tax incentive boosts sales of houses, apartments

A recently extended value-added tax (VAT) incentive is credited with stoking demand for landed properties, according to real estate agencies.

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite dips 0.17% amid expectations of increased inflation

The IDX Composite slipped 0.17 percent to 7,316.11 points on Thursday as investors awaited inflation data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

1 year ago
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KPPU sets up fact-finding team to probe surge in rice prices

Building on the information uncovered during a focus group discussion on Wednesday, a special team will be deployed to investigate potential market manipulation related to the surge in rice prices, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has announced.

1 year ago
Markets

Asian markets rise ahead of US inflation data

Asian shares mostly rose on Thursday ahead of the release of crucial inflation data later in the day that will help chart the Fed's rate cut timeline.

1 year ago
Markets

Dollar waits on US inflation reading, bitcoin tops $60,000

The US dollar was firm and the yen was headed for a monthly loss in the lead up to US inflation data that could ruffle the interest rate outlook, while bitcoin surged above $60,000.

1 year ago
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