# macroeconomics
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BI Raises Rates to 5.25% as Middle East Turmoil Hits Rupiah
Bank Indonesia raised rates by 50 bps to 5.25%, exceeding forecasts as policymakers moved to defend the rupiah.Business May 20, 2026 | 2:50 pm
Indonesia Cuts Dollar Purchase Limit to $25,000 to Defend Rupiah Effective in June
Indonesia will halve the limit for dollar purchases without underlying transactions as authorities seek to stabilize the rupiah.Business May 19, 2026 | 4:18 pm
Indonesia’s Q1 External Debt Rises to $434 Billion as Fiscal Pressure Mounts
Indonesia’s rising foreign debt and weakening rupiah are increasing pressure on fiscal space and external financing capacity.Business May 19, 2026 | 11:46 am
Governor Perry Says BI Avoiding Over-Intervention on Rupiah
BI says aggressive rupiah intervention risks draining liquidity, citing lessons from the 1998 and 2008 crises.Business May 19, 2026 | 8:17 am
BI Governor Says Rupiah at Record Low Remains ‘Manageable’
BI Governor Perry Warjiyo expects the rupiah to rebound from July as lawmakers question the central bank’s credibility.Business May 18, 2026 | 3:30 pm
Indonesia’s External Debt Climbs to $434 Billion in Q1 2026
Indonesia’s external debt rose to $434 billion in Q1 2026, while the debt-to-GDP ratio eased to 29.5%.Business May 18, 2026 | 3:19 pm
Analyst Warns Rupiah Could Weaken Beyond Rp 18,000 per Dollar This Month
A currency analyst warned the rupiah could weaken to Rp 18,000 per dollar amid rising oil prices and global tensions.Business May 15, 2026 | 1:06 pm
Investor Confidence Tested as Rupiah Weakness Deepens Beyond 1998 Level
Economists warn rupiah weakness now reflects investor concerns over Indonesia’s policy credibility and fiscal discipline.Business May 15, 2026 | 8:00 am
Indonesia’s Government Debt Nears Rp 10,000 Trillion
Of that amount, Rp 8,652.89 trillion -- or 87.22% of total debt -- consisted of state securities.Business May 8, 2026 | 10:59 pm
Rupiah Hits New Low, Djiwandono: ‘Learn from the Past’
The former central bank governor likened policymaking to a tennis match, underscoring the need for constant readiness.Business May 5, 2026 | 9:16 pm
Purbaya Points to Central Bank as Rupiah Drops Past Rp 17,400
Purbaya rejects claims that fiscal weakness drove the rupiah slide, says deficit remains under control and within legal limits.Business May 5, 2026 | 6:59 pm
Prabowo’s Brother-in-Law Djiwandono Calls for Policy Sync to Secure Inclusive Growth
Indonesia could fall short of inclusive growth without stronger fiscal capacity and better coordination between monetary and fiscal policy.Business May 5, 2026 | 6:41 pm
Indonesia Plans $3.2B Civil Servant Bonus in June to Sustain Q2 Growth
Indonesia plans Rp 55T civil servant bonus and wider stimulus to sustain strong growth momentum into Q2.Business May 5, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Economic Ministers Express Relief as Indonesia’s Q1 Growth Hits 5-Year High
Indonesia’s economy grows 5.61% in Q1, the highest in five years, driven by strong consumption and rising investment.Business May 5, 2026 | 5:54 pm
March Trade Surplus Hits $3.32 B on Strong Non-Oil Exports
Indonesia’s trade surplus widened to $3.32B in March, driven by non-oil exports, extending a 71-month surplus streak.Business May 4, 2026 | 3:05 pm
Indonesia April Inflation Slows to 2.42% as Food Prices Decline
Indonesia’s inflation reached 2.42% YoY in April, with transport costs rising while food prices helped ease monthly pressure.Business May 4, 2026 | 11:59 am
Indonesia Posts Rp 240 Trillion Budget Deficit in Q1 2026
Tax revenue remained the primary driver -- rising 20.7% -- but customs and excise revenue fell 12.6%.Business May 1, 2026 | 1:25 pm
Rupiah Sinks to All-Time Low, Economist Warns of Overshooting
Rupiah falls to Rp 17,346 as Fed holds rates, with economists warning of overshooting and urging Bank Indonesia to act.Business Apr 30, 2026 | 9:36 pm
Indonesia Forms Special Task Force to Remove Economic Bottlenecks
Indonesia formed a special task force to cut red tape, boost growth, and respond quickly to global economic shocks.Business Apr 28, 2026 | 7:17 pm
BI Unveils 'Pinisi' to Drive Financing, Back 5.4% Growth Goal
Bank Indonesia launches Pinisi to boost financing and support growth as global uncertainty, capital outflows, and high rates persist.Business Apr 27, 2026 | 3:10 pm
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