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Global market volatility and Indonesian market crash

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Global markets continue to exhibit divergent trends driven by shifting economic indicators, geopolitical tensions, and energy volatility. Following earlier concerns regarding US-Iran tensions and Houthi strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure, Brent crude oil rose above $107 per barrel by late September. By late September 2026, currency and commodity markets reacted sharply to shifting interest rate expectations. The euro hit a three-month low against the US dollar, falling to 1.1332, as the gap between US and European bond yields widened. Market pricing suggested a 73 percent probability of a 25 basis point Federal Reserve rate increase in October. Additionally, gold experienced a rare 3.4 percent decline on September 28 as rising US Treasury yields increased competition for investor capital. Downward pressure intensified across Asia as US Treasury yields climbed significantly, with the 10-year yield reaching 5.25%—its highest level since 2007. In Indonesia, the Composite Index (IHSG) faced sustained downward pressure. By mid-October, the bearish trend persisted, with the index dropping toward the 5,925 level. The Indonesian Rupiah weakened against the US Dollar, closing at 17,920 per US dollar as higher-than-expected US inflation fueled expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes. Furthermore, Indonesia’s external debt reached US$459.3 billion in August 2026, a 5.6 percent year-on-year increase. Market volatility escalated sharply on October 16, 2026, when the IHSG plunged as much as 11.23 percent to the 5,205 level. This crash triggered a mandatory 30-minute trading halt by the Indonesia Stock Exchange after the index fell by more than 8 percent during the opening session. A primary driver for this volatility was MSCI’s announcement regarding a consultation to reclassify Indonesia from ‘Emerging Market’ to ‘Standalone Market,’ citing concerns over stock ownership transparency and coordinated trading practices. MSCI will accept market feedback until April 30, 2027, with a final decision expected by June 30, 2027.

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