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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -PT BNI Sekuritas, the securities and investment arm of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), sees continued potential for Indonesia’s domestic bond market in 2026, despite early-year fluctuations in global and domestic financial markets.The outlook is supported by expectations of declining government bond yields and a more accommodative stance on interest rates.Amir Dalimunthe, Head of Fixed Income Research at BNI Sekuritas, said the Indonesia Composite Bond Index could deliver total returns of around 7-8 percent this year. He projected the yield on 10-year government bonds to average 6.2 percent, potentially easing toward 5.8 percent by year-end.“This outlook reflects more accommodative…

Amy Young (Image: Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace) Law firm Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace has appointed Amy Young to its commercial property team. Amy brings a broad range of experience in the commercial property sector, including advising on the sale, purchase and leasing of petrol filling stations, acting for well-known supermarket and retail and leisure operators, and supporting international clients on investment acquisitions. She also recently spent time working in the banking sector, where she focused on acquisition finance, refinancing and general corporate lending, with transactions spanning both local and cross-border matters. Heather Stephen, managing partner at Raeburns, said: “We…

Investing.com — Major insurance broker stocks plummeted Monday amid investor concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional insurance distribution channels. The selloff followed reports from Reinsurance News and others that OpenAI approved the first AI insurance app on ChatGPT, built by Spanish digital insurer Tuio. Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) experienced the steepest decline, with shares falling 13%. Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) dropped 9.4%, while Aon (NYSE:AON) shed 8.5%. Ryan Specialty (NYSE:RYAN) and Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) fell 8% and 7% respectively, with Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MRSH) also down 7%. Insurer AIG (NYSE:AIG) saw a more modest decline of 2%. The…

These stocks are already up more than 26% this year.The S&P 500 is off to a fairly underwhelming start. As of Monday’s close, it was up less than 2% since January. Many growth stocks have been struggling, while dividend stocks are suddenly becoming hot buys. Two dividend stocks that are off to hot starts since the beginning of the year are Lockheed Martin (LMT +2.36%) and Texas Instruments (TXN 1.21%). They have soared past the broad index, and here’s why it might not be too late to invest in them. Image source: Getty Images. Lockheed Martin Entering trading on Tuesday,…

Silver and gold prices crashed abruptly on Jan. 30.Silver and gold are what you might normally load up on if you’re worried about where the economy might be headed. And over the past several months, the prices of these metals have been soaring. With such significant price movements, you might be led to believe that many investors are worried about more than just your average recession. There’s also likely been a healthy dose of speculation along the way. Many analysts have compared the volatility of these metals to that of meme stocks in recent years and to their unpredictable nature.…

Paper trading is an excellent starting point if you prefer a hands-on approach to learning.  The best trading simulators replicate actual market conditions, allowing you to test strategies and build confidence before committing real capital., for example, is an advanced AI-powered trading simulator that teaches beginners by using live market data, analyzing trades in real time, and providing personalized insights about decision-making patterns. You don’t need to spend hours analyzing charts manually; its one-click AI chart breakdown feature provides instant technical analysis summaries that can:It’s so much easier to learn when you can visualize using real-time data than when you read a…

The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds is variable as expert says ‘returns are unpredictable’11:54, 10 Feb 2026Updated 11:54, 10 Feb 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn morePremium Bonds holders have been warned the savings scheme may not be right for them(Image: Getty)Premium Bonds holders may be considering withdrawing their funds if they’ve had a long dry spell without winning any prizes. Financial specialists have looked at the advantages and disadvantages of the NS&I scheme, to help customers work out whether their Bonds are still the right choice…

The Renewal app is free and a handy way for people to organise all their insurance policies.The Renewal app is free and a handy way for people to organise all their insurance policies.(Image: Tim Robberts via Getty Images)The money-saving team at Go.Compare have launched a new app designed to help people organise all their insurance policies, as well as other key dates such as road tax and MOT, allowing them to stay on top of their renewals and save money along the way.The Renewal app is a free app provided by Go.Compare to make consumers’ lives easier, helping them stay…

KRISTIANTO PURNOMO/AFP via Getty Images Gold surged to never-before-seen highs in January, breaking past the magic $5,000 (£3,646) per ounce figure for the first time. While prices have since faced a sharp pullback from their peak, the coveted metal remains at the centre of a global financial storm driven by a slew of factors including war, political instability and a massive re-evaluation of the US dollar. With buyers from central banks to crypto firms racing to secure physical bullion, read on to discover why gold has been shining brighter than ever. All dollar figures in US dollars Mark Wiener/Alamy The…

TL;DR: Sterling Stock Picker uses AI-driven analysis and portfolio guidance, now on sale for $55.19 (reg. $486) through Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Markets thrive on certainty, and there hasn’t been much of that lately. For investors who want help sorting through rapid changes without spending hours in spreadsheets, consider Sterling Stock Picker, an OpenAI-powered investing tool. It’s on sale today for $55.19 (reg. $486) until Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.The platform centers on an AI financial coach, Finley, that delivers real-time market data and translates it into clear, actionable insights. Rather than asking…