Former President Donald Trump recently injected fresh uncertainty into the already volatile relationship between the White House and the Federal Reserve, publicly refuting claims he sought to remove Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. While labeling Powell's…
Indonesia and the European Union have struck a pivotal political agreement on their long-anticipated Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a decade in the making. This landmark free trade deal is set for formal signing in…
Indonesia's banking sector faces a notable slowdown as Bank Indonesia (BI) reports a significant deceleration in credit growth. In the first half of 2025 (1H25), overall banking credit expanded by just +7.77% year-on-year (YoY), marking…
China's economy demonstrated surprising resilience in the second quarter of 2025, with national statistics revealing a growth rate that defied consensus estimates. While a robust export performance propelled the nation forward, persistent weakness in domestic…
Indonesia's leading residential property developers have showcased a robust performance in the first half of 2025 (1H25), with several key players reporting significant marketing sales figures. Companies like Ciputra Development (CTRA), Summarecon Agung (SMRA), and…
Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has officially unveiled Regulation No. 37/2025, a pivotal move mandating e-commerce platforms to collect income tax from small and medium-sized sellers. This landmark decree, effective as of Monday,…
MSCI has announced a significant shift in its index methodology, revoking the "exceptional treatment" status for Indonesian powerhouses Barito Renewables Energy (BREN), Petrindo Jaya Kreasi (CUAN), and Petrosea (PTRO). This decision means these prominent stocks…
The global financial landscape witnessed a historic surge last Thursday, July 10th, as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rocketed to unprecedented all-time highs. This remarkable ascent coincided with Nvidia (NVDA)'s groundbreaking achievement of…
In a landmark financial maneuver, Danantara has successfully secured a multi-currency credit facility of up to $10 billion, establishing a new benchmark for corporate financing in Southeast Asia. This monumental deal, reported by Reuters, stands…