The Indonesian Rupiah hits a record low of 17,360 per U.S. Dollar at the market open. The currency decline marks a significant shift in regional financial performance.

Stock market transactions are suspended until Monday, May 4, 2026, according to the Securities and Exchange Organization. The reopening of the exchange remains contingent on continuous reviews of market conditions.

The Securities and Exchange Organization has announced that stock market transactions are suspended until Monday, May 4, 2026, with future operations dependent on ongoing market condition reviews.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern propose a $71.5 billion merger. The companies project the combined entity would control 39% of the U.S. rail freight market.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced a proposed $71.5 billion merger, which the companies estimate would result in a 39% share of the U.S. rail freight market.

Colombia's central bank unexpectedly halts interest rate increases amid a dispute with the government.

Colombia's central bank has unexpectedly paused its cycle of interest rate hikes, citing an ongoing dispute with the national government.

US President Donald Trump announces the removal of tariffs and trade restrictions on Scottish whiskey, crediting the King and Queen of the United Kingdom for the decision.

US President Donald Trump announced plans to remove tariffs and trade restrictions on Scottish whiskey, citing influence from the King and Queen of the United Kingdom.