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May 19, 2026

19 May 2026
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May 19, 2026

NEWS

  • America : Wall Street closed mixed (Dow +0.32%, Nasdaq -0.51%, S&P 500 -0.07%) amid a risk-off sentiment triggered by the escalation of U.S.–Iran tensions and the surge in oil prices, which pushed the U.S. 10Y Treasury yield up to 4.59%, pressuring growth and technology stocks. The decline was exacerbated by profit taking ahead of Nvidia’s earnings release and inflation concerns that increased expectations of a more hawkish Fed stance, prompting rotation into defensive sectors.
  • Asia :  Asian markets closed mixed (China SSE -0.09%, Hang Seng -1.11%, Nikkei 225 -0.97%, KOSPI +0.31%) due to escalating U.S.–Iran geopolitical tensions following Trump’s warning to Iran, raising concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supply. Sentiment was further pressured by slowing global economic growth, China’s weak recovery, and continued U.S.–China uncertainty, which triggered capital outflows. Markets remained cautious ahead of further Fed signals and geopolitical developments.

MARKET UPDATE

  • The JCI fell to 6,599 (-1.85%) due to selling pressure from rupiah weakness and MSCI rebalancing-related outflows. The weaker rupiah fueled speculation of a potential BI Rate hike, compounded by negative sentiment surrounding the removal of HSC shares from the FTSE Russell index effective June 2026, as well as heightened U.S.–Iran tensions that triggered a broader risk-off sentiment and rising oil prices. Market volatility remains elevated.
  • Bond market: Indonesia’s 10Y government bond yield (SUN 10Y) rose to 6.75% amid escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, global inflation concerns, and rising U.S. Treasury yields, prompting foreign investors to reduce SBN holdings to below 12.75%. Despite expectations of BI intervention, potential rate hikes, and the Bond Stabilization Fund, investors remain cautious amid rupiah volatility and ongoing global uncertainty.


Source : Bloomberg, Infovesta

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