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consumer-confidence

Economy 2 months ago

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Consumer confidence, retail sales dip further after rate hikes

Central bank indexes measuring consumer confidence and retail sales both dipped in June, pointing to ongoing weakness in household spending as a key pillar of Indonesia’s economy.

Economy 3 months ago

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Retail sales, consumer confidence ease as Idul Fitri boost dissipates

Newly released data reflects a normalization in consumer sentiment after heightened demand earlier in the year driven by the Idul Fitri holiday period, and tighter monetary policy may weigh on consumer confidence and retail sales in the months ahead.

Economy 3 months ago

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Consumers under strain, expect bleak year ahead

Retailers struggle to stay afloat as orders from government institutions evaporate, while workers with advanced degrees are not getting the jobs to match.

Economy 4 months ago

US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low

US employment rose more than expected in April, alleviating some concerns about the health of the world's largest economy even as one measure of consumer confidence came in at its lowest-ever level.

Economy 4 months ago

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Retail sales grow as consumer expectations plunge

Retail sales have grown thanks to the consumption boost from the Idul Fitri holiday period, but consumers are feeling less optimistic about the coming months as they anticipate the economic fallout of the Iran war.

Economy 5 months ago

Navigating oil shock: Fiscal challenges, policy choices for Indonesia

While Indonesia faced a similar situation in 2022, the ongoing Iran war represents a different dynamic that will require critical policies that balance fiscal stability and purchasing power toward maintaining resilience.

Economy 5 months ago

Ramadan 2026: More selective, not slower

Spending during Ramadan this year marked an overall shift in composition as consumers moved away from leisure toward necessities, giving policymakers clues as to how best to realign seasonal measures.

Economy 6 months ago

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Retail sales pick up in Ramadan despite consumer confidence drop

Respondents to the BI survey believe that sales will remain “relatively stable” in April and increase in July, driven by the school vacation “peak season” during that period.

Economy 7 months ago

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Retail sales post strong annual gain as consumer confidence holds up

The retail sales index dipped slightly in January when compared with the holiday month of December but is up a strong 7 percent year-on-year.

Economy 7 months ago

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Indonesia retail sales pick up but consumer confidence flatlines

The retail sales index was projected to climb to 231.7 points in December while the consumer confidence index dropped slightly to 123.5 points.

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PREMIUM Consumer confidence, retail sales dip further after rate hikes

PREMIUM Retail sales, consumer confidence ease as Idul Fitri boost dissipates

PREMIUM Consumers under strain, expect bleak year ahead