IDX News and Press, VanEck Vectors Indonesia Index From 09/17/19

Introduction Most have probably never heard of evidence-based investing. It describes the practical application of objective research performed and challenged by academic experts who have no conflict of interest regarding their results. Evidence-based practice has gained much more traction i...

Indonesia's manufacturing sector lost some momentum in June, according to the latest PMI data , with signs of weakening growth midway through the year. However, there are signs that the slowdown could be short-lived, according to the PMI survey's sub-indices. The Indonesia Manufacturing PM...

Indonesia's manufacturing sector lost some momentum in June, according to the latest PMI data , with signs of weakening growth midway through the year. However, there are signs that the slowdown could be short-lived, according to the PMI survey's sub-indices. The Indonesia Manufacturing PM...

By Mohieddine (Dino) Kronfol, Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income Islamic finance has grown at a healthy pace, and within this market, sukuk - Shariah-compliant bonds - have increasingly attracted attention from investors across the globe. Frank...

Emerging Markets Week Ahead (Apr 15-19) Elections are set to erupt across Indonesia’s volcanic archipelago in the week ahead, while weak export activity has fueled a narrowing in the country’s current account surplus from the prior year. While landmark general elections are...

By Morgan Harting Signs of a recovery in emerging markets early this year have given way to worries about China's economic slowdown and sluggish growth in Europe and Japan. But beyond the negative headlines we think many risks that weighed on the market last year have faded and the earning...

As concerns about recession are off the table, we start to see again the conditions for emerging markets reflate with monetary policy. Slow growth, manageable inflation and central banks not raising rates put Asian emerging markets in a sweet spot. Asia’s total economy is projected to ...

Originally published on Feb. 12, 2019 By Gregor Spilker In a short period, Indonesian coal derivatives have established themselves within the coal trading product landscape. Trading in the ICI 4 futures contract began 12 months ago, and we take the launch anniversary as an opportunity ...

By Alberto J. Boquin, CFA From where we stand today, there are a handful of emerging markets (EMs) where 10-year local-currency bonds yield 8-9%: Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and Turkey. Mexico and Turkey are still dealing with inflationary pressures which forced their ...

Last year was admittedly a tough one for emerging markets. A number of currencies were under considerable pressure, with some of them falling to record or near-record lows against the strong U.S. dollar. Global trade tensions, threats of sanctions, rising U.S. interest rates and higher oil p...