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... brand goes into the basket. The market, in other ... spreadsheets rarely tell the whole story. The clearest signals ... Different industries. Different products. The same consumer. That same ... favorite coffee. To an economist, those decisions may appear inconsistent ...Opinion Jun 23, 2026 | 12:02 pm
Indonesia Stocks Face Crucial Week as MSCI Decision Nears
... note. According to the brokerage, the MSCI freeze has weighed ... However, Helmy Kristanto, chief economist at BRI Danareksa Sekuritas, ... Despite persistent foreign selling, the equity market has seen a ... with investors closely monitoring the upcoming MSCI review. “ ...Business Jun 22, 2026 | 2:32 pm
Prabowo Calls PLN Executives to Palace After Java Blackouts
... to report on the handling of the blackout incidents and ... recovery efforts. Speaking before the meeting, Darmawan said Java’s ... reduced. “Starting Sunday, the electricity system condition in Java ... economist Fahmy Radhi of Gadjah Mada University said the outages ...News Jun 22, 2026 | 1:53 pm
Indonesia Says Aggressive Rate Hikes Are Helping Stabilize Rupiah
... beginning to deliver the desired results by slowing the rupiah’s depreciation ... positive,” Susiwijono Moegiarso, secretary at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs ... Bullet Denni Purbasari, chief economist at the Indonesian Business Council, said ...Business Jun 21, 2026 | 9:53 pm
Jakarta Stocks Weigh BI Rate Hike, MSCI Transparency Concerns
... and contain inflationary pressures. “The latest increase brings Bank Indonesia ... Regional Peers Shows Confidence Problem, Economist Says MSCI highlighted several issues ... companies lifted sentiment. The S&P 500 advanced 1.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ...Business Jun 19, 2026 | 9:07 am
Foreign Inflows, Danantara Demand Challenge ‘Sell Indonesia’ Narrative
... around 5%, resilient domestic consumption and the continuation of strategic national projects ... a bid to support the rupiah. The move marked the central bank's third rate ... and chief economist at Mirae Asset Sekuritas Indonesia, the sustainability of the rally ...Business Jun 19, 2026 | 8:00 am
LPEM UI Expects BI to Keep Benchmark Rate at 5.5%
... FEB UI economist Teuku Riefky said the central bank has ... a significant tightening cycle. "Considering the gradual monetary tightening implemented since ... of slowing in the future. "However, the scope for rate ... could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz ...Business Jun 17, 2026 | 5:28 pm
Indonesia Faces Four Scenarios Ahead of MSCI Review
... constituents and the country’s market classification. The freeze currently affects the addition of ... would be the positive tone rather than the headline that the freeze ... Shows Confidence Problem, Economist Says “In this situation, the June 23 announcement ...Business Jun 17, 2026 | 12:29 pm
Rupiah Slips as Markets Await Fed's First Rate Decision Under Warsh
... Iran aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. Read More ... intervention by Japanese authorities. Elsewhere, the euro was steady at $1.1611 ... , chief economist and portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management, said the Fed ...Business Jun 17, 2026 | 9:52 am
JCI Showing Signs of Recovery as Investor Confidence Improves
... and chief economist at brokerage Mirae Asset Sekuritas Indonesia, said the recent ... flows remained selective, but the stabilization of the currency and reduced pressure ... more positive. Rully said the sustainability of the JCI’s rebound would depend ...Business Jun 16, 2026 | 6:39 pm
Rupiah Posts Sharpest Gain in Weeks as Middle East Risks Ease
... bank meetings this week. The Indonesian currency strengthened 151 ... at Traze Andalan Futures, the rupiah advanced sharply after ... preliminary agreement to end the conflict and restore shipping ... Peers Shows Confidence Problem, Economist Says “Investors are also ...Business Jun 15, 2026 | 6:05 pm
Rosan Says Investors Remain Confident in Indonesia’s Economy
... US dollar at the start of the year to as ... Java also ranked among the country’s largest investment recipients ... wealth fund Danantara, said the main investment drivers included ... the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Australia. Read More: Economist Calls ...Business Jun 15, 2026 | 2:14 pm
Higher Mortgage and Auto Loan Rates Expected Within Six Months After BI Hike
... and businesses, an economist said on Sunday. The central bank has ... from conflict in the Middle East. The tightening cycle could ... Chief Economist at Bank Central Asia, said changes in the BI ... ,” David said. Read More: Economist: BI’s Rate Hike Seeks to ...Business Jun 14, 2026 | 9:25 pm
MSME Tax Overhaul May Slow Expansion, Hiring: Economists
... administrative capacity. “If the burden becomes disproportionate, it ... Fajry added that the timing of the policy warrants careful ... obligations under the new system. Read More: Economist Calls ... smaller entities. Under the new regulation, the 0.5% final income ...Business Jun 12, 2026 | 3:42 pm
Purbaya Yet to Assess Subsidy Impact of Potential Shift to Pertalite
... distribution falls under the authority of the Energy and ... consumption beyond the allocated quota and increase the government's ... of Reform on Economics economist Mohammad Faisal said a shift ... be entirely unrestricted because the government has implemented ...Business Jun 12, 2026 | 10:27 am
JCI Jumps 1.2% as Global Rally Eases Pressure from Rupiah Weakness
... in a research note. The brokerage also highlighted the government's ongoing overhaul of ... , Citing Progress in Negotiations The government previously reduced the program's budget allocation ... Composite added 1.02%. Read More: Economist: BI’s Rate Hike Seeks to ...Business Jun 12, 2026 | 9:00 am
Economic Buffer Under Pressure as Middle Class Continues to Shrink
... Regional Peers Shows Confidence Problem, Economist Says Higher Costs, Same Income ... raised by Gadjah Mada University economist Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho, who argued ... added. Teuku Riefky, an economist at the University of Indonesia’s Institute for ...Business Jun 12, 2026 | 7:54 am
Suharto-Era Finance Minister Says Current Rupiah Weakness Is Not a Repeat of 1998
... Asian financial crisis is the performance of the economy itself. While Indonesia ... a deep economic contraction during the crisis, the economy is still expanding despite ... Differs Fundamentally From 1998 Crisis, Economist Says Fuad, who served briefly ...Business Jun 12, 2026 | 1:30 am
Rupiah Nears Rp 18,000 as OECD Deficit Warning, Iran Tensions Rattle Markets
... pressure on the rupiah intensified after the Organization for ... Iran’s military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz ... Problem, Economist Says “Iran’s prolonged blockade of the strait, ... higher energy costs. “The inflation report reinforces market ...Business Jun 11, 2026 | 5:19 pm
Economist: BI’s Rate Hike Seeks to Prevent Confidence Crisis
... depreciation,” Andalas University Economist Syafruddin said on Thursday. “The decision to raise ... Shows Confidence Problem, Economist Says Syafruddin expects the rupiah to trade more ...Business Jun 11, 2026 | 5:10 pm
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