Q2 in Review
Julian Thio shares key takeaways from H1 2025: global policy shifts, inflation, and Indonesia’s market outlook, plus how we’re positioning ahead.
Last week, we hosted a 30-minute webinar reviewing Q2 2025 and its impact on our portfolio strategy, led by Simpan Co-Founder and Investment Committee member, Julian Thio. If you missed it, watch the full session to gain insights into how the first half of the year unfolded, and how to navigate the months ahead.
Here are the key takeaways we covered:
Global Monetary Policy Begins to Accommodate, Despite U.S. Inflationary Pressures (00:44–06:14)
Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Tariff Overhang Adds to Short-Term Volatility (06:15–11:25)
Despite Global Volatility, Indonesia’s Bond Yields Continued Its Downtrend (11:30–16:14)
Domestic Intervention, Particularly Bank Indonesia, Has Supported Bond Prices (16:15–19:47)
Indonesian Equities Are Volatile, Underscored by Global Events Driving Flows (19:48–23:26)
Local Investor Participation and Domestic-Driven Stocks a Significant Driver of JCI Performance (23:27–26:45)
Cautious Risk-On Stance Across Indonesia’s Capital Market (26:47–31:36)
Thank you for your continued trust in Simpan.
We’re committed to helping you navigate uncertainty with clarity and discipline, and we look forward to supporting your investment journey in the second half of the year.