After three interest rate cuts in a row, the US Federal Reserve is expected to take a breather on Wednesday and signal it will remain on pause until the data changes, despite pressure to cut from President Donald Trump.

The Indonesia stock market has climbed higher in six straight sessions, advancing more than 280 points or 3.8 percent along the way.

The Indonesia stock market has climbed higher in five straight sessions, advancing more than 220 points or 3 percent along the way.

Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen strengthened after a widely expected interest rate hike by