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• Indonesia strengthens measures against stock manipulation after market rout triggered by MSCI

  Indonesia has strengthened measures to combat stock market manipulation after MSCI indicated the country could be demoted due to concerns about opaque trading practices. The measures include adding independent parties to a committee determining stocks with high shareholder concentration and expanding the membership of a trading supervision committee. The country has also extended a policy allowing share buybacks without requiring approval from a general shareholders' meeting.

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• US Wages Share of GDI at 75 Year Low

  The United States' wages share of Gross Domestic Income (GDI) has hit a 75-year low, standing at 42.0% in 2025, marking a significant decline from previous years, with the share dropping to 42.3% in 2024, 42.3% in 2023, 42.6% in 2022, and 43.5% in 2021. This trend underscores the growing importance of wages in the overall economic landscape and highlights the need for a more balanced approach to economic growth.

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