MediaPemalang.com – When two of the most influential figures in the United States attack each other in public, the impact is not limited to domestic politics. Wall Street immediately felt the shock, and global investors, including from Indonesia, need to pay close attention to this situation.
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Tesla shares plunged 14 percent in one trading session, wiping more than 150 billion US dollars from its market capitalization. In the last five days, shares fell more than 20 percent.
Why can a conflict between two people shake the market?
Musk’s closeness to the White House has been a positive catalyst for Tesla shares. When Trump threatened to “terminate all Elon government subsidies and contracts,” that threat touched directly on Tesla and SpaceX’s business models.
Lessons for Indonesian Investors
First, political risk is a factor that is often overlooked. Shares of large companies could lose 150 billion US dollars in a matter of hours just because of the president’s statements on social media.
Second, diversification remains key. Dependence on a single stock increases exposure to unexpected events.
Third, volatility can be an opportunity for short-term traders, but dangerous for long-term investors.
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