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Antam gold prices hit 2.5-month high amid US-Iran sanction threats
Antam gold prices in Indonesia rose by Rp18,000 per gram on August 25, 2026, reaching Rp2,768,000 per gram. This surge marks the highest price level for the commodity in over 2.5 months. Buyback prices also increased to Rp2,628,000 per gram.
Simultaneously, geopolitical tensions are impacting global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned China and other nations of potential secondary sanctions if they continue business with Iran through 'Operation Economic Outcast.' This campaign targets sectors including digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping.
In Indonesia, economic indicators show a widening current account deficit, which reached USD12.5 billion (3.3 percent of GDP) in the second quarter of 2026. While banking credit grew by 13.58% year-on-year in July 2026, the rupiah has faced pressure due to these deficits and global economic uncertainty.
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Bank Central Asia · Bank Indonesia · Bank Mandiri · Bank Negara Indonesia · Bank Rakyat Indonesia · Federal Reserve · Ibrahim Assuaibi · Indonesia · Iran · Jackson Hole · PT Aneka Tambang Tbk · Rupiah
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- [● 3 SOURCES] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned China and other nations of secondary sanctions if they continue business with Iran. www.jawapos.com · www.rri.co.id · rmol.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US S&P Global services PMI reached 56.8 in August, exceeding expectations. www.rri.co.id · www.liputan6.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The surge in Antam gold prices represents a high not seen in over 2.5 months. www.cnbcindonesia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US manufacturing PMI slowed to 53.2, its lowest level in five months. www.rri.co.id · www.liputan6.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The buyback price for Antam gold increased to Rp2,628,000 per gram. www.inews.id · www.antaranews.com · www.cnbcindonesia.com · economy.okezone.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Antam gold prices rose by Rp18,000 per gram on August 25, 2026, reaching Rp2,768,000 per gram. www.inews.id · www.antaranews.com · www.cnbcindonesia.com · economy.okezone.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Indonesia's current account deficit reached USD12.5 billion, or 3.3 percent of GDP, in the second quarter of 2026. www.rri.co.id · www.viva.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Banking credit in Indonesia grew by 13.58% year-on-year in July 2026. www.viva.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Antam gold prices reached their highest level in over 2.5 months. www.cnbcindonesia.com