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Regulations 8 months ago
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BI to remain ‘professional’ with strong governance, Perry vows
Professionalism will continue in monetary policymaking, Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo has promised, seeking to allay any concerns following Deputy Finance Minister Thomas “Tommy” Djiwandono’s nomination as a deputy BI governor.
Markets 9 months ago
Dollar dismal, yen muted in 2025 but euro and sterling shine
The US dollar held steady on Wednesday but was headed for its biggest annual drop since 2017 as interest rate cuts, fiscal worries and erratic trade policies under US President Donald Trump cast a shadow on currency markets in 2025.
Markets 9 months ago
Dollar set for worst year since 2003 as rate outlooks diverge
The US dollar was headed for its worst annual performance in more than two decades on Wednesday as investors wagered the Federal Reserve would have room to cut rates further next year even as some of its peers looked set to hike.
Markets 9 months ago
Asian stocks slip as nervy markets wait for Fed
Asian stocks fell and the dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors braced for a cut in US interest rates later this week while the yen was calm after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan's northeast region though the impact was limited.
Markets 11 months ago
Gold builds on historic rally, soars past $4,000/oz for first time
Gold pushed through US$4,000 an ounce to hit a record on Wednesday, driven by investors seeking safety from mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty, alongside expectations of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
Markets 1 year ago
Surprise rate cut, growth gambit put rupiah in crosshairs
Bank Indonesia's rate cut this week stunned markets for all the wrong reasons - investors fear the central bank is bowing to pressure from President Prabowo Subianto to juice the economy, compromising its independence and risking a rupiah sell-off.
Markets 1 year ago
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Rupiah, stocks tumble as riots rattle market
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite index fell as much as 3.6 percent to 7,551 points at the open on Monday, as a week of political unrest in Jakarta rattled investor sentiment, before trimming losses to 7,612 within 10 minutes of trade.
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