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FINANCEThe S&P固定 Illusion: Why Stable Credit Ratings Mask Indonesia's Deep Domestic Margin Squeeze
While S&P affirms Indonesia’s BBB rating, an unyielding global energy crisis and severe capital flight are squeezing the nation's middle class and forcing a sharp macroeconomic defense.
FINANCEThe Yen Reversal: How Japan's Monetary Shift is Triggering an ASEAN Corporate Credit Squeeze
Southeast Asian corporate balance sheets face severe liquidity stress as the unwinding of the global yen carry trade drives currency volatility and capital flight across ASEAN.
FINANCEEveryone Is Chasing AI Stocks. The Smart Money Is Building the Roads Instead
While retail investors rush to buy the latest AI stocks, institutional capital is flowing into a different opportunity. The next wave of wealth may not come from AI apps—but from the infrastructure that powers them.
FINANCEGood Economic News Triggers Global Market Sell-Off
A strong economy would normally lift stock markets. In 2026, the opposite is happening. As investors digest resilient economic data, they are becoming more concerned not less about higher interest rates, AI spending, and what comes next for global markets.
FINANCEAPAC Investment Outlook 2026: The 7 Best Countries for Long-Term Growth
Asia-Pacific continues to attract global capital despite geopolitical uncertainty, higher interest rates, and shifting supply chains. But which economies offer the strongest long-term investment potential? NDNews analyzes the region's leading markets based on economic growth, digital infrastructure, foreign investment, and structural reforms.
FINANCEWhy Retail Investors Keep Buying at the Worst Possible Time
Millions of retail investors enter the stock market hoping to build wealth. Yet many end up buying near market peaks and selling during downturns. Behavioral finance experts say the problem is often not the market it is human psychology.
FINANCEBuried in Debt? The 90-Day Strategy That Helped Borrowers Recover
Struggling with personal loans and overdue debt? Learn practical strategies used by borrowers across Asia to regain control of their finances.
FINANCEWhy Indonesian Homeowners May Face Higher Mortgage Costs After BI's Rate Hikes
Indonesia's central bank has raised interest rates three times in just over a month, pushing the benchmark rate to 5.75%. While the move is aimed at protecting the rupiah and controlling inflation, the biggest impact may be felt much closer to home—through mortgage payments, borrowing costs, and household finances.
FINANCEAPAC Financial Markets on Alert as Global Interest Rate Outlook Reshapes Investment Strategy
Financial markets across the Asia-Pacific region are experiencing renewed volatility as investors respond to changing global interest rate expectations, energy prices, and capital flows. Analysts say the coming months could define investment trends across the region.