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Banking & Finance

Bank Indonesia’s heavy bond buying to continue, analysts say

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut its key rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday (Oct 9), twice as large as most analysts forecast, on economic activity and business sentiment that came in worse than expected.
Banking & Finance

Surprise rate decisions in Asia signal growing economic unease

Since the Asian financial crisis, BI has developed a track record of acting aggressively in defence of the rupiah, at times surprising investors with rate hikes.
ASEAN Business

Indonesia’s central bank faces growing threats to independence

Governor Perry Warjiyo reiterated at Wednesday’s press conference that BI would continue to assess the room for further cuts in an effort to lift economic growth.
ASEAN Business

Indonesia central bank delivers surprise rate cut to boost growth

The rupiah weakened 0.2% after the report, reversing an earlier gain and becoming the worst-performing currency among major Asian economies on Tuesday.
International

Indonesia weighs new central bank mandate; rupiah weakens

Bank Indonesia has signalled that further easing is on the cards.
Banking & Finance

Indonesian yield curve steepest since early 2023 on fiscal fears

Traders are now on watch for signs that BI will intervene in the currency and bond markets, which it typically does during times of market stress to ensure adequate liquidity.
ASEAN Business

Indonesian currency, stocks fall after finance minister’s exit

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia, is seen on a window in the bank's lobby in Jakarta, Indonesia September 22, 2016.REUTERS/Iqro Rinaldi/File Photo
Banking & Finance

Bank Indonesia, government allay concerns that 'burden sharing' deal will reduce independence

Investors are tilting towards Indonesia despite bouts of political unrest.
ASEAN Business

Indonesia bonds set to extend edge over India on rate-cut bets

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo told a parliamentary hearing earlier this week that BI and the government would share the interest distribution on government programmes.
ASEAN Business

Bank Indonesia to raise interest paid on government deposits under ‘burden sharing’ deal

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