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Rupiah Nears 18,000 as Bank Indonesia Shifts to Hedging
Bank Indonesia is preparing new monetary, macroprudential and payment-system measures as the dollar to rupiah rate moves back near 18,000. Governor Destry Damayanti told lawmakers the central bank is expanding liquidity support and relying more on hedging.
Australia inflation jumps back to 4% as oil prices sharpen pressure on RBA
Australia’s inflation fight just got harder. Fresh consumer price data showed annual headline inflation jumped back to 4% in August, a day after the Reserve
Brent Oil Rises After U.S.-Iran Deal Deadline Passes
Brent oil price climbed after Iran and the U.S. ruled out extending a June memorandum of understanding. The benchmark settled at $90.87, while one morning reading put oil at $91.53 a barrel.
Oil Prices Jump After U.S. Vows Toughest Sanctions on Iran
Brent oil price rose 2.4% to $93.78 a barrel after the U.S. signaled tougher sanctions on Iran. The move came as Washington, the UAE and traders reacted to rising geopolitical risk.
Qualcomm Bets On Auto, IoT And Data Center Growth
Qualcomm stock is down 21% in three months, but the company’s auto and data center push is starting to offset weaker handset revenue. Management says the first revenue from two hyperscaler customers arrives in the December quarter.
Salesforce Stock Slips After Buyback Spree, AI Worries Mount
Salesforce stock fell after the company named Miguel Milano as operating chief and disclosed a record $27 billion in buybacks. The move comes as investors question how AI will reshape software sales.
Chevron Stock Looks Undervalued After DCF Puts Fair Value At $362
Chevron stock is screening as undervalued in several valuation checks, even after a 154.0% five-year return. The case now hinges on DCF value, free cash flow, and whether AI data-center demand can offset policy risk.
Netflix Rises After Wolfe Lifts Target To $95
Netflix stock rose nearly 3% Tuesday after Wolfe Research lifted its price target to $95 from $84 and kept an Outperform rating. The move came as the company was reported to be weighing rival streaming services on its platform, while Koyfin data pointed to nearly 14% upside from the last close.
Oracle Falls 5.2% After TD Cowen Cuts Price Target
Oracle stock slid after TD Cowen lowered its target to $240 from $300, citing concern over AI data-center spending, debt and cash flow. Investors are also watching Project Jupiter and the company’s Oct. 28 analyst day.
Qualcomm Stock Jumps on Amazon Web Services Deal
Qualcomm stock climbed after the company said it is working with Amazon Web Services on customized silicon for AI infrastructure. The deal includes warrants for Amazon to buy 25 million shares at $161.26 apiece, a $4 billion investment, as Qualcomm pushes deeper into data centers.
Oracle Trims Gains After Q1 Beat, AI Cloud Demand Outpaces Supply
Oracle stock trimmed earlier gains after the company reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, including a 30% revenue jump and a 121% rise in cloud infrastructure sales.
Former CIA Officer Reaches Tentative Plea Deal in Gold Bars Case
Federal prosecutors have reached a tentative plea agreement with former CIA officer David Rush, who was found in May with 303 gold bars worth more
Trump weighs temporary tariff break for Canada as midnight deadline looms
A temporary tariff reprieve for Canada is now sitting on President Donald Trump’s desk, with US and Canadian negotiators racing toward an interim trade deal
Brent Oil Climbs Near $90 As Hormuz Talks Stall
The brent oil price climbed to $89.53 a barrel as attacks on shipping in the Middle East rattled supply expectations and pushed traders back toward risk premiums.
Millions of South African Pupils Rely on School Kitchens That May Not Meet Safety Standards
Millions of children depend on school meals for the day’s most reliable food. In South Africa, that lifeline is being served from kitchens that do
Oil extends gains as Strait of Hormuz impasse rattles markets
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as traders priced in a prolonged stand-off between Washington and Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow shipping lane
Exxon Mobil Seen Undervalued After 227.6% Five-Year Run
Exxon Mobil stock is still screening as undervalued in one recent analysis even after a 227.6% five-year gain. Investors are weighing the case for more upside against oil prices, project execution risks and a mixed valuation scorecard.
Rupiah Slips to 17,600 as Dollar Pressure Mounts
Rupiah fell to 17,600 per US dollar on Friday, May 15, 2026, and Google data showed 17,602 on Saturday morning. Traders are watching the Fed's new leadership, Bank Indonesia's limited weekend intervention, and the chance of another move before month-end.
Rupiah Nears 17,000 as Finance Minister Says Pressure Can Ease Fast
kurs usd hari ini was marked by a weaker rupiah near Rp17,000 per US dollar on January 20, 2026, while Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said he could fix it overnight.
Kurs Dollar Gets 137,489 Impressions But Only 62 Clicks
Search interest around the keyword kurs dollar reached 137,489 impressions in Google Search Console, but clicks stayed low at 62. The data points to strong curiosity and weak conversion, with the query sitting at an average position of 7.369375.
Perry Warjiyo Sees Rupiah Rebounding in July or August 2026
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo said rupiah hari ini is expected to recover in July or August 2026 after a drop to 17,600 per US dollar. He pointed to seasonal forex demand, APBN assumptions, and past crisis patterns.
Brent Oil Prices Rise As Iran-U.S. Tensions Escalate
Brent oil price hovered at $92.27 a barrel Thursday morning after a sharp jump tied to Middle East tensions. Traders are watching how the conflict affects supply, shipping and fuel costs.
Chevron Stock Slips 1.61% As Earnings Test Looms
Chevron stock slipped 1.61% to $165.76 in the latest session, even as Wall Street indexes moved higher. Investors are now focusing on upcoming earnings, with analysts projecting strong year-over-year gains in profit and revenue.
Musk’s Net Worth Drops $18.6 Billion After Tesla Selloff
Tesla’s sharp selloff wiped $18.6 billion from Elon Musk’s fortune on Thursday, but Forbes still puts his wealth at $731.7 billion. Analysts want proof that Tesla’s robotics and robotaxi bets can turn into real results.