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Companies 1 year ago

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Dealing with volatility

Bank Indonesia (BI) has reiterated its use of triple intervention policies to stabilize the market, supported by large foreign exchange reserves, which stood at US$155.7 billion in December 2024. However, volatility persists, often following political events related to the US government.

Academia 1 year ago

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Why the 100 percent export forex retention policy is a game changer

While the new regulation represents a major shift, it is ultimately a strategic move to ensure that Indonesia’s wealth benefits its own economy rather than being held in foreign financial markets

Markets 2 years ago

Mysterious rise in US Treasury yields perturbs markets

On Friday, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note climbed to 4.88 percent for the first time since 2007, while the 30-year offering reached 5.05 percent, also a 16-year peak.

Regulations 2 years ago

Goldman Sachs and its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal

Najib Razak, who was prime minister from 2009 to 2018, co-founded 1MDB and chaired its advisory board until 2016.

Academia 2 years ago

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Closely watching the macroprudential incentives

When demand for loans is sluggish, relaxation from the supply side will not stimulate the growth of bank loans.

Markets 3 years ago

Asian stocks in defensive mood on China and rate worries

Early in the Asian trading day, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.5 percent.

Markets 4 years ago

Asian markets track Wall Street rally as traders weigh Russia sanctions

News of Washington's response to Russia provided a big boost to Wall Street, where all three main indexes surged from deep in the red to end Thursday on a positive note, while crude eased back below $100.