# macroeconomics
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Bank Indonesia Prioritizes Rupiah Stability and Inflation Amid Global Uncertainty
Bank Indonesia says rupiah stability and inflation control remain its top priorities as global economic uncertainty persists.Business Jul 31, 2026 | 12:54 pm
Higher BI Rate Threatens Investment, Consumer Spending: Think Tank
Core Indonesia says BI's 100-basis-point rate hike may delay investment, curb household spending, and slow bank lending growth.Business Jul 30, 2026 | 11:18 am
Acting BI Governor Urges Markets Not to Panic After Perry's Resignation
Acting Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti said monetary policy will remain unchanged following Perry Warjiyo's resignation.Business Jul 27, 2026 | 10:30 pm
How Indonesia Chooses a New Central Bank Governor
Indonesia's laws require Parliament to approve the president's nominee for Bank Indonesia governor within one month.Business Jul 27, 2026 | 10:00 pm
What Does Perry Warjiyo's Resignation Mean for Bank Indonesia's Independence?
Economists say Perry Warjiyo's resignation has shifted focus to whether Bank Indonesia can preserve its independence.Business Jul 27, 2026 | 5:24 pm
BI Keeps Benchmark Rate at 5.75%, Signals Focus on Rupiah Stability
Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark rate at 5.75%, expanding measures to support the rupiah and attract foreign capital.Business Jul 22, 2026 | 3:05 pm
BI Rate Outlook Splits Economists Ahead of July Decision
Economists differ on BI's rate outlook, with some calling for further hikes to support the rupiah and others urging a pause.Business Jul 22, 2026 | 1:24 pm
Economist Sees Another BI Rate Hike as Indonesia Seeks $11B in Capital
Trimegah Sekuritas expects BI to raise rates by another 25 bps, saying Indonesia still needs $11 billion in foreign capital this year.Business Jul 20, 2026 | 2:29 pm
Indonesia's External Debt Rises to $444.4 Billion in May
Government external debt totaled $217.3 billion in May, up 3.7% from a year earlier and broadly in line with April's growth rate.Business Jul 15, 2026 | 12:07 pm
Indonesia Welcomes S&P's Investment-Grade Rating Affirmation
S&P maintained Indonesia's long-term sovereign credit rating at BBB and its short-term rating at A-2, both with a stable outlook.Business Jul 13, 2026 | 8:43 pm
S&P Reaffirms Indonesia's BBB Rating, Flags Policy Execution Risks
S&P kept Indonesia's BBB rating and stable outlook, expecting fiscal and external pressures to ease as commodity prices recover.Business Jul 13, 2026 | 5:46 pm
Indonesia's FX Reserves Rebound to $145.6 Billion in June
Indonesia's fx reserves rose to $145.6 billion in June, marking the first increase of 2026 after five straight monthly declines.Business Jul 7, 2026 | 1:01 pm
First-Half Tax Collections Reach 45% of 2026 Target
Indonesia collected about 45% of its 2026 tax revenue target by mid-year, with receipts still growing more than 23% annually.Business Jul 1, 2026 | 10:43 pm
DEN Says Policy Coordination Crucial Amid Rupiah Weakness, Global Volatility
DEN says coordinated fiscal and monetary policies are crucial to safeguard macroeconomic stability and investor confidence.Business Jun 29, 2026 | 3:31 pm
Bank Indonesia Lifts BI Rate to 5.75%
Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark rate to 5.75% to support the rupiah as the currency weakened to Rp 17,796 per US dollar.Business Jun 18, 2026 | 2:34 pm
LPEM UI Expects BI to Keep Benchmark Rate at 5.5%
LPEM UI expects Bank Indonesia to keep its benchmark rate at 5.5% after a cumulative 75-basis-point hike since May.Business Jun 17, 2026 | 5:28 pm
Government Debt Growth Drives Indonesia’s External Debt to $439.8B
Indonesia's external debt rose to $439.8 billion in April as higher government borrowing offset lower private debt.Business Jun 15, 2026 | 4:20 pm
Bank Indonesia Says Higher Rates Are Attracting Foreign Capital Back
Foreign investor participation increased in SRBI instruments following the central bank's June 10 auction.Business Jun 12, 2026 | 1:36 pm
Indonesia Targets Up to 6.5% Growth and 2.4% Budget Deficit in 2027
Indonesia has set a 2027 economic growth target of up to 6.5% while maintaining a budget deficit below the legal ceiling of 3% of GDP.Business Jun 11, 2026 | 8:07 pm
Economist: BI’s Rate Hike Seeks to Prevent Confidence Crisis
Bank Indonesia's surprise rate hike underscores mounting rupiah pressure, but economists warn monetary policy alone is not enough.Business Jun 11, 2026 | 5:10 pm
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