26 August 2025 (closed)
Jakarta Composite Index (7,905.76) -21.15 -0.27%
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Our Financial Columns offer analyses of subjects related to the Indonesian financial markets. Together, these columns - that also have high news value in the current state of the Indonesian economy - intend to provide a clear and detailed picture regarding the structure and performance of these markets.
When FP Markets opened its doors in 2005, the online trading environment looked very different. Platform options were limited, mobile apps were almost unheard of, and traders had fewer expectations around execution speed or customer support. Two decades later, the firm remains firmly in the game - still independently operated, still globally active, and still focused on the day-to-day needs of traders.
In the dynamic world of forex trading, forex news is a trader's biggest asset. Currency markets react instantly to economic releases, political events, and world events, frequently providing opportunities for gain. Traders who understand how to interpret and respond to newsworthy information can have a serious edge, putting themselves in line to take advantage of short-term market movements while still staying cognizant of longer-term trends.
Copy trading has brought the financial markets within reach of thousands of individuals who could not possibly find the time, possess the experience, or command the confidence to trade under their own steam. By enabling individuals to follow successful traders' strategies automatically, copy trading closes the gap between old hands and new. While it's an effective tool, success with copy trading isn't just about clicking the “copy” button and sitting back while the profits trickle in. It involves thinking, research, and an active willingness.
In recent years, the forex trading scene in Indonesia has seen a quiet but steady rise. It didn’t explode overnight like a viral trend — instead, it grew out of small online conversations, word-of-mouth recommendations, and the natural curiosity of people looking for alternative income streams. From big cities like Jakarta and Surabaya to smaller towns, more and more people have started paying attention to currency charts, candle patterns, and economic news.
