US dollar continues to fall, Indonesian shares in turmoil, STI gets close to 5,000 points

Описание: Market news for January 29, 2026: US Fed holds rates steady (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/comp...) , sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilising job market; US dollar falls, Korean won rallies; Indonesia shares hit by second trading halt (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/inte...) after MSCI flags transparency concerns; STI could hit as high as 6,500 (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/comp...) on extended rally, says JPMorgan


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