# macroeconomics
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Public Debt Surge Lifts Indonesia’s External Debt to $437.9B
Indonesia’s external debt rose to $437.9B in Feb as BI inflows boosted public debt, while private borrowing continued to contract.Business Apr 15, 2026 | 5:11 pm
IMF Sees Global Growth Down to 3.1%, Indonesia to 5%
Global growth is seen at 3.1% in 2026 as war-driven energy shocks raise inflation and pressure Asian economies, including Indonesia.Business Apr 15, 2026 | 1:51 pm
IMF: New Oil Shock Rivals 1970s Crisis, But Policy Mistakes Could Decide Outcome
An oil shock comparable to the 1970s could derail global growth, though stronger central banks may help avoid prolonged stagflation.Business Apr 15, 2026 | 12:13 pm
Indonesia Q1 Investment Seen at Rp 497 Trillion, Up 7% YoY
Indonesia’s Q1 investment is projected at Rp 497 trillion, up 7% YoY, driven by downstream sectors and strong foreign commitments.Business Apr 13, 2026 | 6:10 pm
Bank Indonesia: Oil Above $100 Delivers Double-Edged Impact for Indonesia
Indonesia faces rising inflation from oil above $100, but stronger coal, CPO, and gold prices provide a cushion amid global tensions.Business Apr 13, 2026 | 2:20 pm
Rupiah Slides Into ‘New Depreciation Equilibrium’ as External Pressures Mount
The rupiah’s weakness reflects more than short-term geopolitical pressures. Instead, it points to underlying domestic conditions.Business Apr 10, 2026 | 8:00 am
Indonesian Finance Minister Calls World Bank Projection a ‘Major Mistake’
Indonesia criticizes World Bank’s 4.7% growth forecast, saying it underestimates economic strength and risks negative sentiment.Business Apr 9, 2026 | 10:41 pm
Indonesia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Fall $3.7 Billion as Central Bank Defends Rupiah
Indonesia’s FX reserves fell $3.7b in March as Bank Indonesia intervened to support the rupiah, but levels remain robust.Business Apr 8, 2026 | 10:37 pm
World Bank: Middle East Conflict Spillovers Raise Capital Outflow Risks for Indonesia
Indonesia faces rising risks from oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and global uncertainty as Middle East conflict spillovers.Business Apr 8, 2026 | 8:49 pm
Purbaya Says Currency Fall Above 17,100 Still Within Fiscal Projections
The finance minister says rupiah fall past 17,100 per dollar was anticipated and remains within fiscal scenarios for the 2026 budget.Business Apr 7, 2026 | 11:10 pm
BI Deploys Monetary Tools as Rupiah Falls to All-Time Low
Bank Indonesia pledges intervention after the rupiah hits a record low of 17,105 per dollar, citing global uncertainty.Business Apr 7, 2026 | 10:53 pm
Indonesia’s Q1 Budget Deficit Nears 1% of GDP Amid Early-Year Spending Push
The government and the House of Representatives have agreed to cap the full-year 2026 budget deficit at no more than 3% of GDP.Business Apr 6, 2026 | 3:38 pm
BI Says Indonesia Inflation Cools Within Target
BI says Indonesia’s inflation eased to 3.48% yoy in March, staying within target as core prices softened and food supply improved.Business Apr 2, 2026 | 4:27 pm
$1.27 B Surplus in February Masks Rising Import Pressure in Indonesia
Indonesia posts a $1.27B trade surplus in Feb, but faster import growth signals mounting pressure on the country’s external balance.Business Apr 1, 2026 | 1:49 pm
Can Indonesia Keep Its Deficit Below 3% as Oil Prices Climb?
Early-year data suggest a cautious approach: state spending reached Rp 493.8 trillion ($29.2 billion) as of Feb. 28.Business Mar 27, 2026 | 8:00 am
Bank Indonesia Holds Rate at 4.75% in March as Middle East Tensions Cloud Outlook
Bank Indonesia holds rates at 4.75% to stabilize rupiah and inflation amid rising global risks from Middle East tensions.Business Mar 17, 2026 | 5:53 pm
UI Economist Says BI Should Hold Rates at 4.75% as Global Risks Rise
Economist says BI should hold rates at 4.75% as Middle East tensions raise inflation risks and pressure the rupiah.Business Mar 17, 2026 | 2:12 pm
Indonesia Prepares Contingency Plan if High Oil Prices Persist
Indonesia may cut spending and revise its deficit cap if oil prices remain high for long, though current fiscal pressures remain manageable.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 6:01 pm
Government Borrowing Lifts Indonesia External Debt to $434.7 B, Bank Indonesia Reports
Indonesia’s external debt reached $434.7B in Jan. as government borrowing increased while private-sector external debt continued to decline.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 1:42 pm
Nearly Half of Economists Say Indonesia’s Economy Is Deteriorating: UI Survey
A survey shows most economists see Indonesia’s economy stagnating or worsening as inflation, weak jobs, and policy concerns weigh on growth.Business Mar 15, 2026 | 11:02 pm
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