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Chips carry stocks higher; oil jumps on stalled peace talks

Oil climbed on Monday as stalled US-Iran peace talks prolonged the disruption of Middle East energy exports, while renewed excitement about artificial intelligence spending drove up chip stocks at the beginning of a week where war, central banks and tech earnings are in focus.

12 hours ago
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RI secures 150 million barrels of Russian oil

The deal was forged during President Prabowo Subianto’s three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 13. ...

3 days ago
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Iran war boosts European logistics profits as shipping chaos persists

While airfreight volumes are expected to grow at a high single‑digit rate in the quarter, sea freight volumes are forecast to rise only at a low single‑digit pace year on year. ...

4 days ago

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Most markets up ahead of US jobs, Tokyo hit by strong yen

Asian markets mostly rose Friday as traders tried to track a Wall Street rally ahead of crucial US jobs data, while Tokyo took a hit from an extended yen rally on bets Japan will drop its ultra-loose monetary policy.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite bounces back, closing at 7,134.62 on Thursday

IDX Composite rebounded 0.67 percent to close at 7,134.62 on Thursday as November's forex reserves reached US$138.1 billion.

2 years ago
Markets

Asia tracks Wall St sell-off as US labor market softens

Asian stocks sank Thursday, extending a rollercoaster week across world markets as investors jockey for position ahead of key US jobs data, while oil struggled to bounce back after hitting a five-month low.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite dips 0.19% after positive start

The IDX Composite closed down 0.19 percent after starting in the green on Wednesday, with analysts anticipating fluctuation over the release of key global economic data.

2 years ago
Markets

Asia stocks rally as lower bond yields buoy tech; China shares find footing

Asia-Pacific equities gained on Wednesday as bets firmed for a peak in interest rates among major central banks globally, pushing down bond yields.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite gains 0.10% after OPEC+ decides to cut oil production

The IDX Composite rose 0.10 percent to close at 7,100.85 on Tuesday following the OPEC+ nations’ agreement to voluntarily cut oil production.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite hits new record high in 2023

IDX Composite achieved a new 2023 high, closing 0.48 percent higher at 7,093.6 on Monday. The previous record was set on Nov. 30 at 7,080.7.

2 years ago
Markets

Gold jumps to record on rate cut bets but equities struggle

Gold hit a fresh record Monday on growing optimism the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year, with traders shrugging off boss Jerome Powell's attempts to temper expectations.

2 years ago
Markets

Asia shares start December on cautious note, oil nurses losses

Asian stock markets started the last month of the year on a cautious note after recent strong gains, though growing expectations Europe and the US are poised to cut rates should help ease pressure on local currencies and central banks.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite rebounds with 0.63% gain on Thursday

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite (IHSG) rebounded on Thursday, closing up 44.65 points, 0.63 percent, at 7,080.74.

2 years ago
Markets

Dollar weakens further as rate cut bets build, but equities mixed

The dollar extended losses Wednesday as traders ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the new year after officials sounded optimistic notes on the battle against inflation.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite ends Tuesday trading up 0.39%

The IDX Composite rose 0.39 percent to close at 7,041.07 on Tuesday, driven by gains in five sectoral indices.

2 years ago
Markets

Markets mixed as traders await US data, Fed speakers

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following a tepid performance on Wall Street, with profit-taking tempering hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts next year and traders awaiting key US inflation data due later this week.

2 years ago
Markets premium

Rice imports from India ‘close’ to happening: Trade Minister

Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has said Indonesia is close to securing rice shipments from India, despite the partial ban imposed by New Delhi.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite hits 7,013.41 on improved sentiment

The IDX Composite rose 0.05 percent to close at 7,013.41 on Monday, driven by global optimism and increased foreign investment.

2 years ago
Markets

Asian markets ease as US inflation comes into view

Asian markets dipped Monday as investors look ahead to the release this week of key US inflation data that could provide a guide for the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates going into the new year.

2 years ago
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Indonesia's family businesses could be a gold mine if mindsets change

Many businesses in Indonesia remain under family control, but investment bankers say the segment offers ripe pickings for corporate action including initial public offerings (IPOs) once a new mindset – or a new generation – takes hold.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite ends trading week with modest gain

The IDX Composite closed at 7,009.63 on Friday with signs of the market shifting to bonds until 2024.

2 years ago
Markets

Asian markets struggle, China property help in focus

Most Asian markets fell Friday following a broadly healthy week, with traders hoping for fresh Chinese moves to help the country's troubled property sector after officials called on banks to provide support.

2 years ago
Markets

IHSG rebounds past 7,000 mark as Bank Indonesia holds rate steady

The IHSG surged 1.41 percent, closing at 7,004.34 on Thursday, as the central bank maintained the BI seven-day reverse repo rate at 6 percent.

2 years ago
Markets

Asia stocks hold gains as confidence grows on rate outlook

Asian shares were flat on Thursday with markets holding onto their gains for the week as confidence grows that interest rates globally will head lower next year, while oil prices fell on the prospects for smaller-than-expected output cuts by OPEC+.

2 years ago
Markets

Oil drops further after OPEC delay as Asian stocks struggle

Oil extended losses Thursday after OPEC announced the shock delay of a key policy meeting, suggesting fresh upheaval in the bloc, while equities struggled after two US reports dented recent euphoria over the future of interest rates.

2 years ago
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Extended rice aid program could harm farmers, association warns

The government has opted to extend its in-kind rice aid program to June of next year, but a farmers’ association has warned that the policy could harm the farmgate price of the commodity, negatively affecting domestic producers.

2 years ago
Markets

IDX Composite sees broad sectoral decline, closes in the red

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite dropped 0.47 percent to 6,961.79 on Tuesday. The market is awaiting third quarter current account data and a Bank Indonesia rate decision.

2 years ago
Markets premium

Govt to start work on Merauke sugar factory in 2024

The government plans to build a sugar factory in the special economic zone (SEZ) of Merauke to boost domestic production.

2 years ago
Markets premium

IDX Composite begins trading week with 0.25% increase

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite had a positive start to the week, rising 0.25 percent, or 17.22 points, to close at 6,994.89 on Monday.

2 years ago
Markets

Asian markets mostly up as traders eye Fed minutes

Asian stocks mostly rose Monday following small gains on Wall Street as investors grow increasingly optimistic that the Federal Reserve has come to the end of its interest rate hiking cycle.

2 years ago
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IDX Composite ends trading week on positive note, rising 0.28%

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite index rose 0.28 percent on Friday to close out the trading week. 

2 years ago
Markets premium

Government bonds dominate Indonesian debt, exceeding Rp 7 quadrillion

As of September, the majority of Indonesia’s government debt is dominated by government bonds (SBN) at 88.86 percent.

2 years ago
Markets

Tanking Alibaba drags Hong Kong as markets rally fades

Asian stocks fell Friday as a rally fueled by the likely end of US interest rate hikes ran out of puff, while Alibaba dragged Hong Kong down after saying it would cancel the planned spinoff of its cloud computing arm.

2 years ago
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