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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.

12 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
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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 days ago

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Yen hits fresh one-year low as focus swings to US inflation data

The Japanese yen hit a fresh one-year low against the dollar on Monday, as traders awaited another batch of US inflation data that is expected to offer further clues this week on whether the Federal Reserve has more work to do to tame price pressures.

1 year ago
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IHSG closes in red following ‘hawkish’ tone by the US Feds

The IDX Composite fell 0.42 percent on Friday, closing at 6,809.26 after Thursday's rebound at 6,838.23.

1 year ago
Markets

Asian stocks slide as hawkish Powell comments weigh

Asian stocks fell to their lowest in a week on Friday, while the dollar was firm as elevated Treasury yields weighed on sentiment after hawkish comments from US Fed Chair Jerome Powell extinguished expectations of a peak in interest rates.

1 year ago
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IHSG rebounds on Thursday after two-day decline

The IDX Composite rose by 0.50 percent to close at 6,838.23, marking a positive recovery after a two-day drop.

1 year ago
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Indonesia fails to procure 500,000 tonnes of rice due to port constraints: Bulog

The state agency tasked with importing an additional 1.5 million tonnes of rice this year has said it would miss this target by 500,000 tonnes, partly due to capacity constraints at the country's ports.

1 year ago
Markets

PGN declares force majeure on LNG supply to Gunvor Singapore

Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) submitted the force majeure notice to Gunvor on Nov. 3 and estimated the period would be "no less than several months of year 2024."

1 year ago
Markets

Oil slumps below $80 as stocks wobble

Brent crude, the main international contract, dropped more than two percent to hit $79.54, amid fears about global demand.

1 year ago
Markets

US Fed official says rate cut unlikely in 'short term'

The US Federal Reserve is likely done raising interest rates to tackle inflation but probably won't cut them "in the short term," a senior policymaker said Wednesday. 

1 year ago
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IDX Composite closes 0.58% lower on Wednesday, extending decline

The IDX Composite dropped by 0.58 percent to 6,804.10, with most key sectors weakening.

1 year ago
Markets

Asian markets drift as traders weigh outlook for rates

Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors tried to figure out the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans, while demand concerns saw oil prices struggling to recover from the previous day's plunge.

1 year ago
Markets premium

IDX Composite ends gaining streak, closing 0.51% lower

The IDX Composite ended Monday's trading at 6,843.79 points, down 0.51%. Among the listed stocks, 193 rose, 340 fell, and 226 remained stable.

1 year ago
Markets premium

Food prices to remain high through year-end, Bapanas says

Food prices are expected to remain high for the rest of the year as the El Niño weather phenomenon affects production in Indonesia and other countries, the National Food Agency (Bapanas) said on Monday.

1 year ago
Markets

Asian markets take a breather after Fed rate pause rally

Asian markets turned negative Tuesday after their latest rally as high hopes the US Federal Reserve has finished hiking rates gave way to profit-taking.

1 year ago
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Rupiah gains ground as Fed keeps rate unchanged

The rupiah has strengthened against the United States dollar in the past few days, following the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to maintain its benchmark rate on Nov. 1, which allows emerging markets including Indonesia to gain traction on capital inflows and for their currencies to appreciate.

1 year ago
Markets

Asia builds on global stocks rally as US jobs data cements rate hopes

Markets rallied again Monday following another strong performance on Wall Street, as below-forecast US jobs data fanned optimism that the Federal Reserve had reached the end of its interest rate hiking cycle.

1 year ago
Markets premium

Carbon exchange, investor hype fuel renewable energy stocks

Analysts say the rise of ESG-focused investment funds and the government's energy transition pledge create upside for renewable energy stocks.

1 year ago
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K-pop, social media fuel male beauty industry in Indonesia

A rising number of local brands are offering beauty and grooming products that cater specifically to the needs of men, with K-pop providing much of the impetus for the change.

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite maintains momentum with 0.55% gain as rupiah strengthens

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite continued its rally by 0.55 percent, or 37.46 points, closing at 6,788.85, marking a positive end to this week’s trading.

1 year ago
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IDX Composite rebounds by 1.64% in global rally after Fed maintains interest rate

IDX Composite closed up 1.64 percent on Thursday, driven by global market optimism following the US Fed's decision to maintain interest rates.

1 year ago
Markets

IDX Composite closes lower ahead of US Fed rate decision

Inflation, global sentiment and the Fed's stance have impacted the rupiah market and the IDX Composite.

1 year ago
Markets

Equities gain ahead of Fed, yen rebounds on intervention warning

Most Asian stocks rose Wednesday ahead of an expected pause in the US Federal Reserve's interest rate campaign, while the yen fell from its 2023 highs after Japan's top forex official said authorities were "on standby" to intervene.

1 year ago
Markets

IHSG defies red zone, closes 0.24% higher on sectoral support

IHSG closed higher despite spending the session in the red zone, gaining support from nine sectors.

1 year ago
Markets

IDXCarbon records Rp 29.45B in transactions since launch

IDXCarbon recorded a transaction volume of 464,843 tonnes of carbon equivalent worth Rp 29.45 billion since it was launched on September 26 up until October 27.  

1 year ago
Markets

World Bank sees lower 2024 oil price, but Middle East war could cause spike

The World Bank's latest Commodity Markets Outlook report noted that oil prices have risen only about 6% since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, while prices of agricultural commodities, most metals and other commodities "have barely budged."

1 year ago
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Property incentives seen to drive demand, but maybe less for apartments

Property players have welcomed a new set of government-funded incentives meant to reinvigorate an industry hit first by the pandemic and then by rising interest rates, but whether the sweeteners will help the apartment segment out of the doldrums remains to be seen.

1 year ago
Markets

Crude slips on easing worries of region-wide Middle East war

Crude pared Friday's almost three percent gains as Israel's military continued air and ground operations in Gaza, though it took a more cautious approach than feared.

1 year ago
Markets

Global EV battery supply chain puzzles over China graphite curbs

China's latest limit on critical mineral exports, which Beijing said is not targeted at a specific sector, has fuelled uncertainty in the global EV supply chain since it was announced last Friday.

1 year ago
Markets

IHSG closes 0.66% higher as risk sentiment improves

The IHSG closed 0.66 percent higher following a sharp plunge recorded on Thursday caused by improved risk sentiment in the market.

1 year ago
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Indonesia now has 17.91 million crypto investors: Bappebti

From September 2022 to September 2023, the number of crypto investors grew by some 1.64 million, a 10.1 percent increase, Bappebti said on Thursday.

1 year ago
Markets

Asian shares track US futures higher, bonds hold gains

Asian shares tracked Wall Street futures higher on Friday as Amazon provided some welcome earnings relief, while bonds were able to sustain a rally amid signs US inflation was easing.

1 year ago
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