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ASEAN Common Currency Remains Unlikely
... ’s commerce activities, up from the current 21%. The region's total trade amounted ... the least developed nations such as Cambodia and Timor-Leste. Senior economist ... come under pressure against the greenback following the US-Iran war. Indonesia ...Business Jul 30, 2026 | 7:00 am
BI Governor Appointment Seen as Referendum on Central Bank Independence
... and credibility of the appointment process, an economist said on Tuesday. Syafruddin ... Karimi, an economist at Andalas University, said financial ... . Syafruddin urged the government to treat the appointment of the BI governor as ...Business Jul 28, 2026 | 11:42 pm
What Does Perry Warjiyo's Resignation Mean for Bank Indonesia's Independence?
... with economists warning that the Financial Sector Development and ... resigned because of the implementation of the P2SK Law," Liza ... fuel perceptions that the relationship between the government and Bank ... Achmad Nur Hidayat, an economist and public policy expert at ...Business Jul 27, 2026 | 5:24 pm
Rupiah Slides Back Above 18,000 per Dollar After Perry Warjiyo Resigns
... tensions in the Middle East. However, the resignation of the Bank Indonesia ... Bank Chief Economist Josua Pardede said investors were still assessing the implications ... view of the leadership transition. "The market is still digesting the latest developments ...Business Jul 27, 2026 | 5:04 pm
From Cornell to Bank Indonesia: Meet the Woman Leading the Rupiah Fight
... commissioner of the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS), chief economist and government ... at the Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia. 2005–2011: Chief Economist ... : Chief Economist at Bank Mandiri. 2014–2015: Chair of the Economic Task ...Business Jul 27, 2026 | 3:15 pm
Destry's First Test: Convincing Markets Bank Indonesia Stays the Course
... . Yusuf Rendy Manilet, an economist at the Center of Reform on Economics ... 's background as an economist strengthens expectations that the transition will bring policy ... Permata Bank Chief Economist Josua Pardede added that the change in leadership ...Business Jul 27, 2026 | 1:13 pm
Perry Leaves Rupiah Near Its Weakest Level Since the Asian Crisis
... Perry Warjiyo Resigns The Final Slide The pressure only ... could create the perception that the relationship between the government ... Rendy Manilet, an economist at the Center of Reform on ... escalating geopolitical tensions. "The appointment of Destry Damayanti ...Business Jul 27, 2026 | 1:05 pm
Analysts Flag Independence Risks Ahead of New Bank Indonesia Boss
... [Destri] may create the perception that the relationship between the government and Bank ... ,” he added. Josua Pardede, the chief economist at PermataBank, sees that this ... has been an “orderly” transition. The ...Business Jul 27, 2026 | 12:02 pm
Can Indonesia Rival Singapore? Financial Hub Plan Faces Legal Challenge
... will provide the initial capital for the project. Senior economist Talitha Chairunissa ... said Indonesia possesses strong fundamentals to pursue the ... applied in practice. The government estimates the financial center could attract ...Business Jul 24, 2026 | 8:07 am
Indonesia Stocks Rise as BI Holds Rates, Boosts Foreign Capital Incentives
... to 6,346 at the open. In the first few minutes of ... were unchanged. Read More: Economist Sees Another BI Rate Hike ... sentiment. According to the brokerage, the central bank opted to ... on Wall Street, the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ...Business Jul 23, 2026 | 9:01 am
Indonesian Stocks Close Lower After BI Keeps Rates at 5.75%
... stabilize the rupiah, and deepen domestic financial markets. Read More: Economist Sees ... 0.1%. Overnight on Wall Street, The S&P 500 climbed 0.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ... added 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.3%. Read ...Business Jul 22, 2026 | 4:07 pm
BI Keeps Benchmark Rate at 5.75%, Signals Focus on Rupiah Stability
... meeting. Permata Bank Chief Economist Josua Pardede said BI's ... pressure on the rupiah intensifies. Read More: Economist Sees Another ... close coordination with the government. "The government needs to provide ... (LPEM FEB UI). Economist Teuku Riefky noted that ...Business Jul 22, 2026 | 3:05 pm
BI Rate Outlook Splits Economists Ahead of July Decision
... work through the economy before making another move. Chief Economist at Sarana ... Multigriya Finansial (SMF) Martin D. Siyaranamual expects the central ... ," Myrdal said. Permata Bank Chief Economist Josua Pardede also argued that ...Business Jul 22, 2026 | 1:24 pm
Indonesian Stocks Advance on BI Rate Expectations, PFII Optimism
... .51% in May. Read More: Economist Sees Another BI Rate Hike ... in Capital The brokerage said the Finance Ministry and the Financial System Stability ... artificial intelligence remained strong. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ...Business Jul 22, 2026 | 9:02 am
Jakarta Stocks Jump 1.7% on Optimism Over Proposed Financial Hub
... welcomed the government's proposal to establish the Indonesia International ... government step to improve the competitiveness of Indonesia's ... Everyone According to the brokerage, the proposed financial center ... elevated. Read More: Economist Sees Another BI Rate ...Business Jul 21, 2026 | 4:03 pm
Rupiah Weakens to Rp 17,948 as US-Iran Tensions Renew Risk Aversion
... and injured several others. The renewed conflict has intensified ... concerns over the security of global energy ... . Domestically, Ibrahim said the rupiah also faced pressure ... economic growth below the 5% mark. Read More: Economist Sees Another BI ...Business Jul 20, 2026 | 4:40 pm
Indonesian Stocks Rise Nearly 1% on Foreign Inflows, BI Hike Expectations
... , Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia Chief Economist Fakhrul Fulvian said Bank Indonesia ... rate hike at the July meeting. The case is not ... He said the recent gains in the JCI and the rupiah reflected ... oil prices higher. "The conflict between the US and Iran has ...Business Jul 20, 2026 | 4:06 pm
Economist Sees Another BI Rate Hike as Indonesia Seeks $11B in Capital
... , Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia Chief Economist Fakhrul Fulvian said on Monday ... rate hike at the July meeting. The case for doing ... in capital inflows by the end of the year to maintain ... close to, the peak of the current tightening cycle. "The market needs ...Business Jul 20, 2026 | 2:29 pm
Indonesia Secures $56.1 billion Investment in First Half 2026
... investment outside the island increased 6.7%. Read More: Economist Calls for Investment ... he said. Jakarta remained the country's largest investment destination with ... ($3.9 billion), Japan ($1.9 billion), and the United States ($1.7 billion). "Singapore has ...Business Jul 16, 2026 | 3:14 pm
JCI Stays in Positive Territory as S&P Affirmation Cushions Oil Shock
... Turn S&P Confidence Into Reform Action, Economist Says Investors continued to monitor ... a stable outlook. According to the brokerage, the decision reflects international confidence in ... also signals confidence in the credibility of the government's fiscal and ...Business Jul 14, 2026 | 4:11 pm
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