Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 1.7%.

China Galaxy Securities says 2026 presents a dual opportunity for insurers from asset-side improvement and liability-side transformation. On the asset side, more diversified allocations and a healthier equity market should ease investment‑income pressure. On the liability side, participating (dividend) life products are becoming the core of new premium growth; stabilising assumed interest rates should reduce reliance on stop‑sale speculation, and a low‑rate era deposit‑migration effect should continue to unlock liability-side potential. The firm is constructive on scope for sector valuation recovery.

IAEA said a local ceasefire it facilitated was implemented today on the frontline near the ZAPORIZHZHIA NUCLEAR PLANT.