Indonesia tightened rules on dollar purchases to defend the rupiah after it weakened to a record low. Cash purchases of foreign currency without supporting documents will be limited further to $25,000 from $50,000 to support rupiah stabilization measures, Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo said at a briefing in Jakarta late Tuesday. The rupiah is undervalued and should strengthen, the governor ...
Indonesia tightened rules on dollar purchases to defend the rupiah after it weakened to a record low. Cash purchases of foreign currency without supporting documents will be limited further to $25,000 from $50,000 to support rupiah stabilization measures, Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo said at a briefing in Jakarta late Tuesday. The rupiah is undervalued and should strengthen, the governor said at a joint briefing with ministers after meeting President Prabowo Subianto. Bank Indonesia also intervened in the market yesterday as the currency fell to 17,443 per dollar, an all-time low. Asian central banks are under pressure to boost their currency defense, particularly those most vulnerable to the surge in oil prices following the Iran war. In India, the central bank is weighing a plan for state-owned lenders to sell foreign-currency bonds to draw capital inflows. Indonesia Intervenes in Markets as Rupiah Sets New Record Low India’s RBI Mulls New Move Using Foreign Bonds to Prop Up Rupee
Wirestock/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) have gained 8.8% since my last report amid a broader recovery on the financial markets and Apple posting record revenues with double-digit revenue growth in all markets. In
Wirestock/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) have gained 8.8% since my last report amid a broader recovery on the financial markets and Apple posting record revenues with double-digit revenue growth in all markets. In
Wirestock/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) have gained 8.8% since my last report amid a broader recovery on the financial markets and Apple posting record revenues with double-digit revenue growth in all markets. In this report, I discuss the company’s Q2 2026 earnings and update my price target for Apple in support of my continued Buy rating but also highlight some ...
Wirestock/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) have gained 8.8% since my last report amid a broader recovery on the financial markets and Apple posting record revenues with double-digit revenue growth in all markets. In this report, I discuss the company’s Q2 2026 earnings and update my price target for Apple in support of my continued Buy rating but also highlight some margin risks for the tech giant. Apple Sales Growth Carried By iPhone And Services Apple reported second-quarter sales of $111.2 billion, exceeding analysts’ expectations by $1.6 billion, while earnings per share of $2.01 exceeded expectations by $0.07. Apple sales by product (The Aerospace Forum) For those that have been following my coverage of Apple, you are probably aware that the company’s choice to alter the aesthetics of the products to drive refresh cycles rather than strong and meaningful updates to their iPhones is something that I am not a big fan of. At the same time, this product strategy is working extremely well for Apple. iPhone sales grew nearly 22% to $57 billion, driven by higher volumes and a mix that is leaning towards the higher-tier iPhone models. Sales in other product categories were more moderate, with Mac sales growing 5.7% to $8.4 billion, iPad sales growing 8% to $6.9 billion, and wearable sales growing 5% to $7.9 billion. Services growth remained robust with 16.3% sales growth to $31 billion. This marked a 16.6% increase in total sales, with most growth recorded in iPhone and services. Sales bridge for Apple (The Aerospace Forum) Just like in the sales bridge diagram that I provided in my prior quarterly analysis on Apple, we see that growth was carried by growing iPhone and services sales. A difference, however, is that all product groups showed some growth. Apple Q2 2026 earnings (Apple (10-Q Filing)) While sales grew 16.6%, gross profit increased 22.1% to $54.8 billion, reflecting strong operating leverage. Gross margins expanded from 47.1% ...
Strikes came hours before deadline for Kyiv ceasefire proposal and were one of the worst wave of attacks this year. What we know on day 1,533 The death toll from Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine rose to at least 27 people on Tuesday, in one of the worst round of strikes so far this year . The deadly strikes came just hours before the deadline for a proposal from Kyiv for an open-ended ce...
Strikes came hours before deadline for Kyiv ceasefire proposal and were one of the worst wave of attacks this year. What we know on day 1,533 The death toll from Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine rose to at least 27 people on Tuesday, in one of the worst round of strikes so far this year . The deadly strikes came just hours before the deadline for a proposal from Kyiv for an open-ended ceasefire to begin at midnight. Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha, writing in English on X, said: “With mere hours until Ukraine’s ceasefire proposal comes into force, Russia shows no signs of preparing to end hostilities. On the contrary, Moscow intensifies terror.” In the south-eastern city of Zaporizhzhia, an attack by aerial bombs and drones killed at least 12 people , regional governor Ivan Fedorov said on Telegram. Three aerial bombs dropped on the frontline city of Kramatorsk killed six people, prosecutors in eastern Donetsk Region said on Telegram. In Dnipro, in south-eastern Ukraine, a Russian attack killed four, while a Russian overnight strike on the gas production facilities in the Poltava region killed five people, including one person in the neighbouring Kharkiv region. Russia announced a ceasefire for 8-9 May to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war and a military parade in Moscow’s Red Square. Ukraine , in response, announced a proposal for an open-ended ceasefire starting at midnight on Wednesday (2100 GMT), urging Russia to reciprocate. Meanwhile a Ukrainian drone attack in Russian-occupied Crimea killed five civilians , the region’s Moscow-installed authorities said on Wednesday. “Unfortunately, as a result of the enemy UAV strike on Dzhankoi, there are civilian casualties – five people have been killed,” said Sergey Aksyonov, the region’s head. The Venice Biennale has begun previewing its 61st edition , just days after the contemporary art show’s jury resigned over the participation of I...
Earnings Call Insights: Talen Energy (TLN) Q1 2026 Management View “In the first quarter, we delivered strong operational and financial results, including strong plant performance during the winter cold events,” said “Chief Executive Officer Mac McFarland,” while also stating “we signed a Cornerstone transaction,” “we are reaffirming
Earnings Call Insights: Talen Energy (TLN) Q1 2026 Management View “In the first quarter, we delivered strong operational and financial results, including strong plant performance during the winter cold events,” said “Chief Executive Officer Mac McFarland,” while also stating “we signed a Cornerstone transaction,” “we are reaffirming
Earnings Call Insights: Workiva (WK) Q1 2026 Management View CEO Julie Iskow said Q1 reflected continued demand for Workiva’s platform, stating, “We beat the high end of our revenue guidance with 21% growth in subscription revenue and 20% growth in total revenue,” and added that “Q1
Earnings Call Insights: Workiva (WK) Q1 2026 Management View CEO Julie Iskow said Q1 reflected continued demand for Workiva’s platform, stating, “We beat the high end of our revenue guidance with 21% growth in subscription revenue and 20% growth in total revenue,” and added that “Q1
Earnings Call Insights: Socket Mobile, Inc. (SCKT) Q1 2026 Management View CEO Kevin Mills said, "The environment we are operating in remains difficult," adding that "customer caution and delayed spending we observed through 2025 carried into the New Year." He also stated, "We recognize that
Earnings Call Insights: Socket Mobile, Inc. (SCKT) Q1 2026 Management View CEO Kevin Mills said, "The environment we are operating in remains difficult," adding that "customer caution and delayed spending we observed through 2025 carried into the New Year." He also stated, "We recognize that
Taiwan’s reputation for tech excellence means it is a favoured alternative source for Ukrainian drone-makers Over the four years that Ukraine has been fighting to repel Russian forces from its territory, its country’s battlefields have become scarred by airstrikes, pockmarked by artillery fire, and littered with the wreckage of cheap aerial drones. The conflict has transformed the economics of mod...
Taiwan’s reputation for tech excellence means it is a favoured alternative source for Ukrainian drone-makers Over the four years that Ukraine has been fighting to repel Russian forces from its territory, its country’s battlefields have become scarred by airstrikes, pockmarked by artillery fire, and littered with the wreckage of cheap aerial drones. The conflict has transformed the economics of modern warfare – with both sides now reliant on these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor the battlefield, evade defences and strike deep into enemy territory. The fighting has so far kept Russia bogged down, trapped behind frozen frontlines, allowing Kyiv to remake the country’s industrial base to meet the needs of the war. Continue reading...
亿万富翁投资者、桥水基金创始人瑞·达利欧(Ray Dalio)正在压缩其风险时间表。 在近期一期由Ed Elson主持的Prof G Markets播客节目《Ray Dalio: The World Order Has Unraveled》中,达利欧表示,美国正“处于部分问题爆发的边缘”,并将风险窗口指向未来大约两年,尤其是在2026年中期选举与2028年总统大选之间。 这对一位长期从宏观周期角度...
亿万富翁投资者、桥水基金创始人瑞·达利欧(Ray Dalio)正在压缩其风险时间表。 在近期一期由Ed Elson主持的Prof G Markets播客节目《Ray Dalio: The World Order Has Unraveled》中,达利欧表示,美国正“处于部分问题爆发的边缘”,并将风险窗口指向未来大约两年,尤其是在2026年中期选举与2028年总统大选之间。 这对一位长期从宏观周期角度观察市场的投资者而言,是一个值得关注的表述变化。过去,达利欧的许多警告往往指向数年甚至十年后的长期风险;而这一次,他将关注点明显拉近。 多重风险正在汇合,标普500面临高估值考验 达利欧的核心判断是,多股力量正在大致同一时期汇聚,包括美国债务需求下降、美国债务发行上升、技术颠覆加速以及国际冲突升级。 这意味着,风险不再只是单一变量冲击,而是财政、货币、资本流动、政治治理与地缘局势之间的联动压力。 从市场表现看,当前投资者仍在为“延续性”定价。标普500ETF过去一个月上涨13%,过去一年上涨28%。与此同时,VIX波动率指数在2026年3月27日一度升至31.05,随后回落至18.81的正常区间。 这也形成了一个明显落差:达利欧所说的“两年风险倒计时”正在推进,但当前市场定价仍显得相对乐观。 财政赤字高企,美国对债市融资依赖加深 达利欧最担忧的核心问题,仍是美国联邦政府的财政状况。 他指出,美国政府每年支出约7万亿美元,财政收入约5万亿美元,意味着支出比收入高出约40%。这一缺口必须通过债券市场融资。 问题在于,这一融资需求发生在美债收益率仍处于高位之际。数据显示,截至2026年4月28日,10年期美国国债收益率约为4%,位于过去12个月区间的较高位置。 同时,10年期与2年期美债收益率利差已压缩至约1%,显示市场对短期经济前景仍保持谨慎。M2货币供应量在2026年3月1日升至22.69万亿美元,而核心PCE仍处于过去12个月的高位区间,这意味着美联储政策灵活性受到限制。 换言之,美国财政部需要持续融资,但美联储未必有足够空间通过大幅降息来为债市提供支持。 海外买家需求减弱,中国因素成为关键变量 达利欧还警告,海外投资者对美国债务的需求正在减弱。 他特别提到,中国通过长期贸易顺差积累了大量美元储备,但在地缘政治紧张和制裁风险上升的背景下,中国可能正在重新评估其对美国国债的敞...
With Singapore facing a global energy crisis due to the conflict in the Middle East, the “storm clouds” that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned of at an election rally last year now appear to be an understatement. Under the scorching midday sun at a lunchtime speech in the heart of the city, Singapore’s leader last April urged voters to re-elect his tested People’s Action Party (PAP), arguing tha...
With Singapore facing a global energy crisis due to the conflict in the Middle East, the “storm clouds” that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned of at an election rally last year now appear to be an understatement. Under the scorching midday sun at a lunchtime speech in the heart of the city, Singapore’s leader last April urged voters to re-elect his tested People’s Action Party (PAP), arguing that voting for the opposition would weaken his team’s ability to navigate coming headwinds. On top of...