Today’s Top News — March 26, 2026

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Trump Proposes 15-Point Ceasefire to Iran

• What’s happening: The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump has put a 15-point ceasefire proposal on the table for Iran in a bid to stop military escalation in the Middle East.
• Why it matters: This move comes as tensions between Iran and Israel are heating up. Iran's ability to keep damaging sites within Israel shows its military strength, so any diplomatic progress could totally change how the conflict plays out.

IHSG Soars 2%, Reclaims 7,200 Level

• What’s happening: The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) climbed about 2% on Wednesday (March 25, 2026), with most sectors trading in the green as the market reopened after the long Nyepi and Lebaran 2026 holidays.
• Why it matters: It’s a nice first signal for the market after the long break, though global politics and upcoming agendas from KSEI and MSCI are still hanging over investor sentiment.

Government Working on Economic Stimulus and Energy Policy

• What’s happening: The Indonesian government is drafting new economic and energy policies in response to the current geopolitical climate. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto led a virtual coordination meeting with Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya and BPKH Head Purbaya.
• Why it matters: This cross-ministry talk shows that the government is trying to get ahead of how global conflicts might impact domestic energy prices and economic stability.

Viral Incident: Car Plunges into HI Fountain

• What’s happening: A car hit a barrier and ended up inside the iconic Bundaran Hotel Indonesia fountain in Central Jakarta.
• Why it matters: The incident went viral on social media, sparking conversations about the need for better road safety infrastructure in busy city centers.

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Minister Bahlil Visits Japan to Boost Indonesia's Global Energy Role

• What’s happening: Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia is on a working visit to Japan to secure energy supplies and strengthen Indonesia's position in the global market.
• Why it matters: It’s a strategic move to attract Japanese energy investment and keep Indonesia’s own supply safe, especially with the uncertainty coming from the Middle East.

Economy & Business

IHSG Recovers, but BBNI Shares Dip Even though the IHSG rose 2% to break 7,200 on March 25, 2026, shares of PT Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk (BBNI) actually took a 7.74% hit, falling to 4,050 during the afternoon session. Fundamentally, BNI is still seen as growing.

Secondary Property Market Struggling in Early 2026 According to the March 2026 Flash Report from Rumah123, national secondary home prices dropped 1.2% monthly and 0.4% annually in February. It looks like the market is still in consolidation mode while dealing with persistent inflation.

Indonesia to Discuss Digital Goods Tariff Moratorium at WTO Indonesia is gearing up to discuss the moratorium on customs duties for digital goods at the WTO forum, which could really change national digital trade rules and tech investment flows.

World News

US Offers 15-Point Truce to Iran As conflicts continue to heat up, the Trump administration has officially sent a ceasefire proposal to Iran. It's being seen as an attempt to prevent a larger war in the Middle East.

Iran-Israel Conflict Persists, Iranian Missiles Pierce Israeli Defenses Iran's military capabilities were shown when their missiles managed to get past Israel's defense systems, hitting two cities near nuclear facilities. This only adds urgency to the ceasefire offer from Washington.

Keep an eye on

• Iran–Israel peace talks: All eyes are on Tehran to see how they respond to the 15-point U.S. plan. This will decide where things go in the Middle East over the next few days.

• Government economic stimulus: Coordination meetings under Minister Airlangga are still going on. Keep watching to see how the stimulus and energy policy adjustments impact fuel prices and everyone's wallets.

• Bahlil’s trip to Japan and energy deals: Everyone is waiting to hear about any concrete results or energy cooperation agreements from the ESDM Minister’s visit.