# macroeconomics
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Prabowo Calls Critics of Indonesia’s Economy ‘Unpatriotic’
Prabowo rebukes economists predicting gloom for Indonesia, accusing them of spreading fear and being paid to undermine the government.Business Mar 13, 2026 | 11:48 pm
Indonesia Weighs Deficit Above 3% as Oil Risks Mount, Minister Purbaya Says
Finance Minister Purbaya says the government is still assessing whether Indonesia’s budget deficit could widen beyond the 3% legal limit.Business Mar 13, 2026 | 1:23 pm
Special Economic Zones Attract 77% More Investment Than Other Regions
Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones attract up to 77% more investment and create more jobs than regions without SEZ status, a study shows.Business Mar 12, 2026 | 9:54 pm
Finance Minister Dismisses 'Overheating' Concerns as Inflation Hits 4.76%
Purbaya says the uptick in inflation data does not accurately reflect underlying inflationary pressures.Business Mar 11, 2026 | 7:36 pm
Finance Minister Drops Plan to Dissolve Customs Directorate After Reform Progress
Purbaya drops plan to dissolve the Customs Directorate after reforms and improved performance earn praise from President Prabowo.Business Mar 11, 2026 | 2:44 am
Indonesia’s Retail Sales Dip 2.7% in January, BI Reports
Indonesia’s retail sales fell 2.7% in January as post-holiday spending cooled, but Bank Indonesia expects a rebound ahead of Ramadan.Business Mar 10, 2026 | 1:54 pm
Indonesia Downplays Oil Price Spike as Minister Says Fiscal Risks Manageable
Indonesia says rising oil prices could increase subsidy costs but insists fiscal stability remains intact.Business Mar 9, 2026 | 3:23 pm
Bank Indonesia Reports $2.7 Billion Drop in Foreign Reserves
Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves fell $2.7B in February as Bank Indonesia intervened to stabilize the rupiah.Business Mar 6, 2026 | 2:46 pm
Indonesia Posts 0.68% Monthly Inflation in February, Driven by Food and Gold
Indonesia’s inflation reached 4.76% in Feb., while monthly inflation hit 0.68% as food prices and gold jewelry drove consumer costs higher.Business Mar 2, 2026 | 4:22 pm
Indonesia’s January Trade Surplus Falls to $0.95B as Imports Outpace Exports
Indonesia posts a $0.95B trade surplus in January, extending a 69-month streak as imports surge 18.21% and narrow the surplus.Business Mar 2, 2026 | 3:17 pm
Between Strong Macro Numbers and Everyday Reality
Official inflation may be low, but people tend to feel price pressures most acutely in essentials -- food, education, and healthcare.Opinion Feb 23, 2026 | 9:18 pm
US Tariff Volatility Triggers Risk-Off Mood in Emerging Markets: Indef
Indef says US trade volatility is pushing investors into safe havens, weighing on emerging markets.Business Feb 23, 2026 | 11:20 am
Indonesia’s Balance of Payments Swings to $7.8 Billion Deficit in 2025
Indonesia posted a $7.8 billion balance of payments deficit in 2025, reversing a surplus a year earlier amid global risk pressures.Business Feb 20, 2026 | 2:22 pm
Bank Indonesia Maintains BI Rate at 4.75%, Signals Room to Cut
The central bank leaves policy unchanged while monitoring inflation outlook and keeping options open for future rate reductions.Business Feb 19, 2026 | 3:33 pm
Economist Sees Bank Indonesia Holding Rate at 4.75% Amid Capital Outflows
LPEM expects Bank Indonesia to keep rates at 4.75% as inflation climbs and capital outflows intensify following MSCI and Moody’s signals.Business Feb 19, 2026 | 11:32 am
Indonesia’s External Debt Rises to $431.7 Billion in Q4 2025
Indonesia’s external debt rose to $431.7 billion in Q4 2025, driven by higher public borrowing, Bank Indonesia said.Business Feb 18, 2026 | 12:37 pm
Indonesia to Auction Nine Rupiah Bond Series, Targets Up to Rp 49.5 Trillion
Indonesia will auction nine rupiah bond series on Wednesday, targeting up to Rp 49.5 trillion to support its 2026 budget financing.Business Feb 16, 2026 | 1:15 pm
Purbaya Says Global Rating Agencies Misjudged Indonesian Economy
The finance minister said global rating agencies misjudged the economy as growth beat forecasts, prompting upgrades from IMF and JPMorgan.Business Feb 12, 2026 | 11:22 pm
Finance Minister Purbaya Chairs Committee to Pick New OJK Leaders
Prabowo appointed Finance Minister Purbaya to lead the selection of new OJK commissioners after several senior officials resigned.Business Feb 11, 2026 | 10:26 am
Indonesia’s January Tax Revenue Jumps 30%, Major Tax Office Shake-Up to Proceed
Indonesia’s January tax revenue rose about 30% year on year, but major staff rotations will continue as part of tax reforms.Business Feb 3, 2026 | 7:17 pm
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