MSCI
MSCI says low free-float among many hurdles for Vietnam stocks
Despite capital market reforms, foreign ownership curbs still affect 10% of Vietnam equities
MSCI downgrades Indonesia’s information flow criterion on transparency concerns
The downgrade reflected opacity in ownership data and market activity, says MSCI
Asia markets temper Iran deal optimism; investors assess BOJ rate hike
The initial excitement over the preliminary agreement between US and Iran is beginning to fade
South Korea’s world-beating stock market eyes MSCI developed status
Investors are awaiting MSCI’s annual market-classification review on Jun 23
Stocks fall as tensions flare up with new US attacks on Iran
Latest US strikes have injected more volatility into global markets and threaten to further crimp oil supplies
‘Sell Indonesia’ sweeps trading desks as Prabowo tightens grip
What has unnerved investors is the more populist and interventionist agenda that the president has been pursuing
Indonesia’s sector stalwarts are growing, yet many are disappearing from global indices
The recent exclusion from benchmark gauges reflects broader investability concerns, say observers
Indonesia’s financial regulator says stock index reflects fundamentals after fall
The rupiah remained under pressure on Tuesday, hitting a record low of 17,730 a dollar
Asian stocks gain, oil dips on hopes of new round of US-Iran talks
ASIAN stocks edged higher as signs Iran may join talks with the US fostered cautious optimism about progress in the Middle East ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. Oil dropped.
Stocks and bonds jump as oil’s plunge lifts mood
For the cross-asset relief rally to hold, traders will need confirmation that the ceasefire will last, analysts say
