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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
Consumer Confidence Slips to 120.9 in May, Central Bank Survey Shows
Despite the decline, the index remained well above the 100-point threshold that separates optimism from pessimism.Business Jun 10, 2026 | 2:57 pm
Rupiah’s Sharp Decline Prompts Surprise Rate Hike, Governor Says
Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.50% after the rupiah weakened more sharply than policymakers had anticipated.Business Jun 9, 2026 | 4:27 pm
Finance Minister Expects Rupiah to Recover to Rp 16,800–17,500 Range in 2027
Indonesia expects the rupiah to strengthen in 2027 as policymakers seek to preserve economic and financial-market stability.Business Jun 9, 2026 | 3:55 pm
Purbaya Signals Further Budget Tightening in 2027 Amid Rising Spending Commitments
For 2027, the government has set a budget deficit target of between 1.8% and 2.4% of gross domestic product.Business Jun 9, 2026 | 3:03 pm
Bank Indonesia Raises BI Rate to 5.50% as Rupiah Pressure Mounts
Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark rate to 5.50% between policy meetings as it moved to stabilize the rupiah.Business Jun 9, 2026 | 12:55 pm
Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reserves Fall to $144.9 Billion in May Amid Debt Payments
Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves fell to $144.9 billion in May, but remained sufficient to cover 5.6 months of imports.Business Jun 8, 2026 | 1:07 pm
Indonesia's Foreign Capital Inflows Reach Rp 60.9 T in Q2
Indonesia recorded Rp 60.9 trillion in net foreign inflows in Q2, led by strong demand for government bonds and SRBI.Business Jun 5, 2026 | 3:59 pm
Bank Indonesia Pushes De-Dollarization Efforts as Rupiah Nears Rp 18,000 Per Dollar
Bank Indonesia is expanding local currency settlement cooperation as the rupiah weakens toward Rp 18,000 per dollar.Business Jun 3, 2026 | 4:55 pm
Rupiah Weakness Has Become Excessive, Indonesian Economist Warns
The rupiah has weakened beyond what the country’s long-term economic fundamentals justify.Business May 28, 2026 | 11:55 pm
Government Spending Surges in Q1 2026 on Fiscal Stimulus and Low Base Effect
The government spending surged in Q1 2026 as faster budget disbursement and fiscal stimulus boosted economic activity.Business May 26, 2026 | 10:33 pm
Indonesian Economists Question Validity of Reported 5.61% Q1 Growth
The group said its own research identified discrepancies within the official data, raising concerns over the integrity of the measurement.Business May 24, 2026 | 12:04 pm
Indonesia Posts $9.1 Billion Balance of Payments Deficit in First Quarter
Indonesia recorded a $9.1 billion balance of payments deficit in the first quarter as global uncertainty weighed on trade and capital flows.Business May 22, 2026 | 3:11 pm
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
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