Indonesian stocks tremble under weight of politics

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Indonesian stocks have been dropping in value in response to the political uncertainty in the country brought about by several events. Among these are the death of Pres. Suharto's wife, who has been a major influence in his political career, the violence that marred a protest rally by the opposition and Suharto's travel to Germany for health check-up. The political risk factor is exacerbated by concerns about the health of the economy.

Stocks, Political aspects

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New type of buyer may irk convertible bond investors

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Financial experts report that the rise of Asian convertible-bond issue buyers will complicate convertible-bond trading. The buyers promote poor liquidity by purchasing and trading the equity and bond components of bank issues separately. Experts, who advice investors to hold bonds bought during initial offerings until maturity or conversions, stress that the new practice will weaken investor interest in convertible-bonds.

Securities Dealers, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Security brokers and dealers, Analysis, Financial markets, Convertible bonds

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Strategists lift weightings in Asia's weakest markets

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Stock analysts expressed optimism over the investment prospects in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. They urged investors to capitalize on the current market slumps in these countries and start building extensive portfolios in the short term. However, the analysts were avoided giving long-term investment advice primarily because of the continued uncertainty in the Asian stock market.

Methods, Thailand, Investments, Philippines

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