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Indonesia’s stock market crashed 9% in early 2026 due to pump-and-dump schemes, opaque ownership, and regulatory failure, triggering resignations and reforms.
In early 2026, Indonesia’s stock market plunged nearly 9% amid a surge in "pump and dump" schemes, fueled by social media rumors and concentrated share ownership, leading to massive losses for retail investors.
The crisis intensified after MSCI threatened to downgrade Indonesian equities due to opaque ownership structures, triggering a rupiah drop and prompting high-level resignations, including the OJK chairman and IDX chief.
Despite the 1995 Capital Market Law granting regulatory powers, inaction has drawn criticism, prompting planned reforms like higher free-float requirements, AI surveillance, and stock exchange demutualisation to restore investor trust.
El mercado de valores de Indonesia se desplomó un 9% a principios de 2026 debido a los esquemas de bombeo y descarga, la propiedad opaca y el fracaso regulatorio, lo que provocó renuncias y reformas.