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Indonesia’s Biggest Lender Cuts Loan Growth Target Amid Stimulus

Indonesia’s largest lender PT Bank Mandiri cut its loan growth estimate for this year despite receiving fresh funds from the government for lending disbursement to support the economy.

Indonesia’s largest lender PT Bank Mandiri cut its loan growth estimate for this year despite receiving fresh funds from the government for lending disbursement to support the economy.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 05:16 AM
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Stocks, Bonds Stories Need to Be Separated, Pendal Group Says

Amy Xie Patrick, head of income strategies at Pendal Group, says she sees a separate story for bonds and equities "that probably relates more to the impact of tariffs.

Amy Xie Patrick, head of income strategies at Pendal Group, says she sees a separate story for bonds and equities "that probably relates more to the impact of tariffs." She also says "this is not a Fed that's on panic mode at all" while discussing her markets outlook on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 05:16 AM
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Asian Stocks Decline, Yen Extends Gain After BOJ: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks retreated from near-record levels as a stronger yen and the Bank of Japan’s decision to begin selling its massive exchange-traded fund holdings dragged shares lower.

Asian stocks retreated from near-record levels as a stronger yen and the Bank of Japan’s decision to begin selling its massive exchange-traded fund holdings dragged shares lower.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 05:16 AM
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Long Bonds Are a Buy as Contagion Fears Ease, TS Lombard Says

The bearish sentiment that has made global longer-maturity sovereign bonds among the worst-performing fixed-income assets this year may be about to wane, making the securities a buy, according to TS Lombard.

The bearish sentiment that has made global longer-maturity sovereign bonds among the worst-performing fixed-income assets this year may be about to wane, making the securities a buy, according to TS Lombard.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 04:20 AM
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Asian Stocks Near Record, BOJ Keeps Rate Unchanged: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks were on the cusp of an intraday record high after US and global equity benchmarks hit fresh peaks, as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut bolstered sentiment.

Asian stocks were on the cusp of an intraday record high after US and global equity benchmarks hit fresh peaks, as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut bolstered sentiment.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 04:20 AM
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ASIC Temporarily Bans RELI Capital Fund Over Risk Concerns

Australia’s corporate regulator has issued a temporary ban on a fund managed by local boutique firm RELI Capital Ltd.

Australia’s corporate regulator has issued a temporary ban on a fund managed by local boutique firm RELI Capital Ltd. over concerns the product may not be ā€œsuitableā€ for investors.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 04:20 AM
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Swiss National Bank Negative Rates Are Off Most Economists’ Agenda for Next Week

The Swiss National Bank is now predicted by almost all economists to keep its interest rate unchanged next week after several of them switched from expecting a cut below zero.

The Swiss National Bank is now predicted by almost all economists to keep its interest rate unchanged next week after several of them switched from expecting a cut below zero.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 04:20 AM
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What to Expect from Trump and Xi's Call

The call Friday between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping promises to determine the fate of TikTok — and potentially ease trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.

The call Friday between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping promises to determine the fate of TikTok — and potentially ease trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on what's at stake. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 03:35 AM
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EU Firms Face New Production Halts on China Rare Earth Delays

European companies are halting production due to shortages of rare earth products from China, even as the world’s top supplier ramps up overall exports to record levels.

European companies are halting production due to shortages of rare earth products from China, even as the world’s top supplier ramps up overall exports to record levels.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 03:35 AM
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NZ Government’s Economic Stewardship Challenged by Big GDP Slump

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are facing questions about their stewardship of the economy after it contracted much more than anyone expected in the second quarter.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are facing questions about their stewardship of the economy after it contracted much more than anyone expected in the second quarter.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 02:59 AM
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Vietnam Is Guiding the Dong Lower as US Tariffs Threaten Exports

Vietnam is using the age-old tactic of currency depreciation to gain a competitive advantage over its Southeast Asian peers as nations look for ways to ease the burden from US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.

Vietnam is using the age-old tactic of currency depreciation to gain a competitive advantage over its Southeast Asian peers as nations look for ways to ease the burden from US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 02:59 AM
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Japan Two-Year Government Bond Yield Rises to Highest Since 2008

Japan’s two-year government bonds fell, pushing yields to the highest level since 2008, tracking moves in the US ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision.

Japan’s two-year government bonds fell, pushing yields to the highest level since 2008, tracking moves in the US ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 02:59 AM
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Asian Stocks Near Record, Yen Steady Before BOJ: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks were on the cusp of an intraday record high after US and global equity benchmarks hit fresh peaks, as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut bolstered sentiment.

Asian stocks were on the cusp of an intraday record high after US and global equity benchmarks hit fresh peaks, as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut bolstered sentiment.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 02:59 AM
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S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow and Russell 2000 Hit Record

Wall Street’s bets that Federal Reserve rate cuts will keep powering Corporate America drove stocks to all-time highs, with traders piling into the riskier corners of the market.

Wall Street’s bets that Federal Reserve rate cuts will keep powering Corporate America drove stocks to all-time highs, with traders piling into the riskier corners of the market. Aaron Kennon, CEO of Clear Harbor Asset Management, discusses the outlook for investors and whether the uptrend in equities might continue. Aaron speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Radio. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 19, 02:59 AM