# macroeconomics
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Indonesia’s External Debt Rises to $453.4B in Q2
Indonesia’s external debt rose 4.4% year-on-year to $453.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher public-sector debt as priBusiness Aug 18, 2026 | 2:59 pm
2027 Rupiah Assumption Too Optimistic, Economist Says
Economist Yusuf Rendy says the 2027 budget's Rp 16,800-Rp 17,500 rupiah assumption is too optimistic as the currency nears Rp 18,000.Business Aug 12, 2026 | 8:31 pm
Indonesia’s Growth Holds Up as Consumer Confidence, Investment Weaken
Indonesia’s economy remains resilient, but falling consumer confidence is pushing households to become more cautious with spending.Business Aug 10, 2026 | 8:08 pm
Indonesia's Forex Reserves Dip to $145.3 B in July
Indonesia's forex reserves eased to $145.3 billion in July as Bank Indonesia stabilized the rupiah amid global market volatility.Business Aug 7, 2026 | 1:23 pm
Indonesia Raises Rp 32 Trillion in Government Bond Auction
Indonesia raised Rp 32 trillion in a government bond auction after attracting bids worth more than Rp 70 trillion.Business Aug 5, 2026 | 2:31 pm
Indonesia's Free Meals Program Cost $5.6 Billion in H1
Indonesia spent Rp 101.1 trillion on its Free Nutritious Meals program in the first half, reaching more than 63 million beneficiaries.Business Aug 3, 2026 | 6:56 pm
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
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