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Realistic depiction of IHSG index weakening at the Indonesia Stock Exchange morning open, with traders monitoring the decline on screens.

IHSG weakens at Tuesday morning market opening

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The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) opened down 42.25 points or 0.53 percent at 7,880.47 on Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026. The market is still assessing commitments to enhance transparency by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), BEI, and Indonesia Central Securities Depository (KSEI). Analysts forecast limited weakening with support levels at 7,790-8,270.

CBE attracts $1.14 billion in bids for dollar-denominated Treasury bill auction

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) received bids worth $1.141 billion in its latest US dollar-denominated local Treasury bill auction, exceeding the offered amount of $950 million, according to data published on the bank’s official website. The 364-day Treasury bills, offered on Monday and maturing on 2 February 2027, drew 26 bids.

US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18% in Modi-Trump trade deal

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A trade deal between India and the US was announced following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the agreement, US tariffs on Indian exports have been reduced from 50% to 18%. Indian officials confirm the tariff cut, while Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil and commit to purchasing $500 billion in US goods.

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Merz expects provisional entry into force of Mercosur agreement

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Marco Lavagna resigns from INDEC over inflation measurement disagreements

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North Korea ramps up party congress preparations with rural push and parade drills

Dollar and euro quotations this Monday February 2

On Monday February 2, reports detail the official dollar quotation at Banco Nación and the blue dollar in Argentina, along with variants like MEP and Cripto, with no limits on currency purchases since April.

Palmeiras terminates contract with Fictor after judicial recovery request

2. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Palmeiras announced on Monday (2) the termination of its sponsorship contract with Fictor, its second-largest sponsor, due to non-payment and the company's judicial recovery request involving a R$ 4.2 billion debt. The club is owed R$ 2.6 million in the recovery process. Fictor, which attempted to acquire Banco Master in November 2025, blames its troubles on the scandal from the bank's liquidation.

Second tax facilitation package boosts support for compliant taxpayers: ETA head

Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, announced a second package of 26 tax facilitation measures focused on supporting compliant taxpayers through faster VAT refunds and simplified procedures. She spoke at a conference with the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing partnerships with civil society. The package aims to boost voluntary compliance and build trust.

South Korea's consumer prices rise 2% in January, slowest pace in five months

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South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent year-on-year in January, marking the slowest pace in five months. The slowdown was partly due to stable petroleum product prices, as international crude oil prices fell, according to government data. However, prices for some agricultural and livestock products continued to surge sharply.

mandag, 2. februar 2026, 23:28