Profits skyrocketed to double digits, Citis net profit reaches IDR 2.2 trillion as of September

JAKARTA – Citibank N.A. Indonesia, or what is usually called Citi Indonesia, managed to record a net profit increase of 32% year-on-year (yoy) at the end of September 2024. This increase was driven by operational expense efficiency, which was indicated by the cost-to-income ratio (CIR) which improved to 41.9% from 59.8%. As of September (9M)...

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Dollar Slips Against Major Counterparts

The U.S. dollar drifted lower on Monday as bond yields fell, and the Euro gained in strength after European Central Bank Governing Council member Nagel said central banks may have to raise rates in the event of inflationary pressures rise. Data showing an increase in U.S. homebuilder confidence in the month of November helped limit...

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RBA Minutes On Tap For Tuesday

The Reserve Bank of Australia will on Tuesday release the minutes from its November 5 monetary policy meeting, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. At the meeting, the RBA maintained its benchmark interest rate at a 13-year high of 4.35 percent for the eighth straight session, saying that underlying inflation remains too high....

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Energy, Mining Stocks Lift TSX

The Canadian market closed on a firm note on Monday, lifted by gains in energy and materials stocks as commodity prices climbed higher amid an escalation in the Russia - Ukraine war. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index, which climbed to 25,082.87, ended with gain of 86.26 points or 0.35% at 24,976.94. The Materials Capped Index...

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