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Brace for Worst-Case Scenario as Market Pressures Mount

Indonesia’s markets took a hit as fears of a broader Middle East war triggered heavy foreign selling, pushing stocks, the rupiah, and bonds lower. The turmoil followed a weekend attack by Yemen-based Houthi forces on Israel, alongside reports that the United States may launch a ground offensive against Iran, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. [...]