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Asian stocks rise on signs of easing Sino-US trade tensions

Asian stock markets and US futures rose on Friday as signs of possible trade talks between the US and China lifted risk sentiment after lacklustre earnings from tech bellwethers Apple and Amazon fueled worries about the impact of tariffs.

18 hours ago
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Transport minister asks airlines to buy rejected Boeing planes from China

While the transport minister has urged local airliners to look at buying rejected Boeing jets as an opportunity for fleet expansion, industry association INACA has called for a collected, practical stance in view of regulatory, certification and other established processes. ...

1 week ago
Markets

Stocks, dollar eye weekly rise on Trump's tariff backdown

Asian stock markets headed for a second straight week of gains on Friday and the dollar for its first weekly rise in more than a month as investors have welcomed an apparent softening of the White House stance on China, despite no signal of detente. ...

1 week ago

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Markets swing after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook

Asian markets were mixed Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street as investors scale back their bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts owing to worries Donald Trump could reignite inflation.

5 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite down 0.74%, falls below 7,200 threshold

The IDX Composite index fell by 0.74 percent to 7,161.25 on Friday, weighed down by global Fed rate concerns and domestic value added tax (VAT) hike fears.

5 months ago
Markets

Ticket price drop expected before year-end holidays: Deputy Minister

The government has held discussions with airlines on cost structure, but Deputy Transportation Minister Suntana cannot provide the exact fare reduction amount, saying it was still being calculated.

5 months ago
Markets premium

High cocoa price underpins exports, trade surplus

Despite strong performance in exports, trade surplus narrowed to a three-month low of $2.47 billion in October.

5 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite dips 1.29% amid broad sectoral declines

The IDX Composite index dropped 1.29 percent to 7,214.56 on Thursday, with the tech sector as the only gainer.

5 months ago
Markets

Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build

Asian markets fell again Wednesday as traders fret over the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the Chinese and global economies, with fears that his policies could also reignite US inflation.

5 months ago
Markets premium

Prabowo vows 75GW more from renewables in next 15 years, Hashim says

On the sidelines of COP29 in Azerbaijan, special presidential envoy Hashim said the President was committed to generating an additional 100 GW of electricity in the next 15 years, 75 percent of which would come from renewable energy sources, including nuclear, as part of a wider net-zero strategy that involves CCS and forest rehabilitation.

5 months ago
Markets

Dollar soars with bitcoin as Trump trade ramps up; euro, yuan battered

The US dollar traded close to a four-month peak versus major peers on Tuesday, while bitcoin extended its record rally as investors continued to pile into trades seen as benefiting from the incoming Donald Trump administration.

5 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite dips 0.28% as foreign capital outflows persist

After a volatile start and a midday rebound on Monday, the IDX Composite closed down 0.28 percent amid foreign capital outflows and US policy concerns.

5 months ago
Markets premium

Tonnes of milk thrown away in Java as farmers protest industry restriction

The protest took place amid the government’s plan to increase milk consumption in the country, including through the flagship free nutritious meal program promised by President Prabowo Subianto during his campaign for the February election.

5 months ago
Markets

Stock markets waver after US election rally, rate cut

Wall Street shares mostly rose but global stock markets fell on Friday following rallies this week as investors weighed the impact of Donald Trump's presidential election win and efforts to prop up China's economy.

5 months ago
Markets

Asian markets extend rally after Fed cut

Asian equities extended gains Friday, tracking another Wall Street record after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and on the prospect of market-friendly policies from a Trump administration.

5 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite plummets to 7,200 level

Pilarmas Investindo Sekuritas noted that the IDX Composite closing 1.90 percent down on Thursday at 7,243.86 was due to negative market perception following Trump's reelection on Tuesday.

5 months ago
Markets

Equities swing, bitcoin hits record as traders weigh Trump 2.0

Asian equities fluctuated Thursday, while the dollar held gains and bitcoin hit a fresh record as markets try to ascertain the consequences of a second Donald Trump presidency after he pledged to cut taxes and ramp up tariffs with an eye on China.

5 months ago
Markets

US stock futures, dollar firm in Asia as US results trickle in

US stock futures and the dollar pushed higher in Asia on Wednesday as early results from the US presidential election suggested the race remained too close to call, leaving investors jumping at shadows.

5 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite closes up 0.17% despite midday dip

The IDX Composite index closed 0.17 percent higher at 7,491.93 on Tuesday, driven by gains in energy and consumer sectors, despite early losses and signs of slowing economic growth.

5 months ago
Markets

Dollar slips ahead of US election and as Fed rate cut looms

The dollar slipped in Asia on Monday as investors braced for a potential pivot this week for the global economy as the United States chooses a new leader, and as it likely cuts interest rates again with major implications for bond yields.

5 months ago
Markets

Berkshire's cash soars to $325b as Buffett sells Apple, BofA

Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway extended their retreat from stocks in the third quarter, slashing their holdings in Apple and boosting cash to a record $325.2 billion.

6 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite concludes week in red

The IDX Composite index closed down 0.91 percent at 7,505.26 on Friday, influenced by a new series of economic data, including inflation and manufacturing trends.

6 months ago
Markets

BOJ keeps rates steady, puts focus on global risks

The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Thursday and signaled the need to scrutinize global economic developments, highlighting its focus on risks to a fragile domestic recovery in deciding when to next tighten policy.

6 months ago
Markets premium

BPOM asks public to limit Muscat grape consumption amid investigation

Thai authorities announced on Oct. 24 that laboratory tests had found high levels of pesticide residue in 23 of 24 samples of the grapes collected in Bangkok and its surroundings.  

6 months ago
Markets premium

Govt looks to import 1 million tonnes of rice early next year

The government plans to import 1 million tonnes of rice in early 2025 to meet demand amid a projected decline in domestic production this year.

6 months ago
Markets

Investors take cover in Asia ahead of US election

Investors are selling yen and taking shelter in cash, India, pockets of China's markets and Singapore dollars ahead of a US election that could shake out global money and trade flows.

6 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite drops 0.78% as Middle East tensions weigh on market

The IDX Composite index dropped 0.78 percent to 7,634.63 on Monday, as global tensions and sectoral declines weighed on the market.  

6 months ago
Markets

Oil prices tumble as Iran fears ease, yen weakens after Japan polls

Oil prices tumbled Monday with markets relieved that Israel's strikes on Iran had avoided the country's energy infrastructure while the yen fell to a three-month low after Japan's ruling party suffered an election drubbing.

6 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite ends week below 7,700, down 0.28%

The IDX Composite index dropped by 0.28 percent to 7,694.66 on Friday, as the technology sector led declines and investors remained cautious about policy signals.

6 months ago
Markets

IDX Composite slips 0.91%, sectors weaken amid global concerns

IDX Composite fell by 0.91 percent on Thursday, weighed down by external factors, including rising US bond yields.

6 months ago
Markets

Taiwan's TSMC stops shipments to client after chips sent to Huawei

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world's largest contract manufacturer of chips used in everything from Apple iPhones to Nvidia's cutting-edge artificial intelligence hardware.

6 months ago
Markets

Gold glitters as US election nerves grow, strong dollar dents stocks

Gold prices hit record highs on Wednesday, defying the dollar's rise, which kept pressure on the yen and the euro, while global stocks edged lower on investors' reluctance to place major bets ahead of the US election in two weeks.

6 months ago
Markets

Asian markets mixed as rate cut bets are trimmed; US vote in focus

Asian equities diverged Wednesday after another unremarkable day on Wall Street, where rising bond yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials dampened expectations for US interest rate cuts.

6 months ago

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