JCI down 0.86%, lowest in 7 months

JAKARTA. The Composite Stock Price Index (JCI) fell 0.86% or 60.21 points to 6,956.67 on Wednesday (14/1). This is the lowest position of the JCI in the last 7 months of trading. Previously, the JCI had touched its lowest level on June 26, 2024, at 6,905.64. PT Barito Renewables Energy Tbk (BREN) shares were ranked...

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KOSPI Due For Profit Taking On Thursday

The South Korea stock market has moved higher four straight sessions, accelerating more than 120 points or 4.8 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 2,520-point plateau although the rally may stall on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is flat and directionless on conflicting leads over the outlook...

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China Inflation Eases To 0.1%; PPI Continues To Drop

Chinas consumer price inflation softened further in December and producer prices declined for 27 consecutive months despite Beijing initiating stimulus measures to revive domestic demand. Consumer prices grew only 0.1 percent on a yearly basis in December, slower than the 0.2 percent increase seen in November, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed on...

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JCPenney, Sparc Group Merge To Form Catalyst Brands

Department store chain JCPenney announced that it has merged with SPARC Group, a full-service retail enterprise operating Aéropostale, Eddie Bauer, and Forever 21, among others, to launch a new organization, Catalyst Brands. The combination brings together six iconic American retail brands under a unified powerhouse portfolio, aiming to offer better service to customers through combined...

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