Indonesia Consumer Confidence Fell to 125.2 in Feb-26

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United States Considered Lifting Russian Oil Sanctions After Approving India Purchases 
US signaled the possibility of easing sanctions on Russian oil exports after previously allowing India to continue purchasing crude from Russia. The move is seen as part of efforts to stabilize global energy supply amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruption risks in the Strait of Hormuz. Allowing broader access to Russian oil could help offset potential supply shortages and reduce volatility in global oil markets as prices remain elevated. (Bloomberg Technoz) 

Indonesia Consumer Confidence Fell to 125.2 in Feb-26 
Indonesia’s consumer confidence index declined to 125.2 in Feb 26 (vs Jan-26; 127.0), mainly dragged by weaker expectations on economic outlook (-4.4 pts to 134.4), income expectations for the next six months (-5.3 pts to 140.7), and job availability outlook (-3.4 pts to 131.7). Meanwhile, perceptions of current conditions improved slightly, with current income rising to 125.0 and current economic conditions edging up to 115.9, while durable goods purchasing sentiment also inched higher to 112. (Trading Economics)