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Bank Indonesia

Banking & Finance

Indonesia central bank chief sees room for another rate cut

Exports of crude and refined palm oil reached 17.58 million tons in the January to September period, up 11.62 per cent year-on-year (Photo by Azwar Ipank / AFP)
ASEAN Business

Indonesia’s trade surplus narrows to US$4.3 billion in September as imports rebound

Foreign funds have been decreasing their holdings on concerns over domestic fiscal discipline and the central bank’s independence.
ASEAN Business

Indonesian bonds seen extending rally on rate-cut expectations

Prabowo has reduced next year’s transfers to local governments to make space for his priority policies
ASEAN Business

Indonesia to allow central government to lend to local authorities and state companies

Bank Indonesia cut rates unexpectedly in mid-September, its third in as many meetings, to support the economy after protests over job losses and low wages.
Banking & Finance

Indonesian bonds are top pick for Schroders on Purbaya, BI bets

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 surprises with decision to hold rates steady

Banks own around 22% of all government bonds in the country, according to finance ministry data.
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

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