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Retail sales, confidence surge as holidays approach
Economy 9 months ago

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Retail sales, confidence surge as holidays approach

According to preliminary data from Bank Indonesia (BI) published on Wednesday, the retail sales index (RSI) was projected to have climbed to 222.1 in November, marking a solid 5.9 percent year-on-year (yoy) increase from 209.7 in November 2024.
Retail sales, consumer confidence up as year-end holidays near
Economy 10 months ago

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Retail sales, consumer confidence up as year-end holidays near

While preliminary BI data indicates consumers' growing confidence in the economy, an economist has pointed out a decline in the ratio of consumption to income suggested cautious optimism.
Consumer spending: Reviving the rhythm
Economy 10 months ago

Consumer spending: Reviving the rhythm

By early November, average weekly spending growth in the fourth quarter reached 1.9 percent week-on-week, a marked improvement from 0.8 percent in September and almost flat readings during July and August.
Consumer confidence slips to new record low amid weak job market
Economy 11 months ago

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Consumer confidence slips to new record low amid weak job market

Consumer views on their current income situation and plans to buy durable goods weakened, while perceptions of job availability dropped deeper into pessimistic territory.
Prioritizing the short term
Regulations 11 months ago

Prioritizing the short term

Recent indicators suggest that Indonesia's recent challenges are centered on declining purchasing power.
Consumer confidence hits 3-year low on job market jitters
Economy 1 year ago

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Consumer confidence hits 3-year low on job market jitters

The current job availability index fell further into pessimistic territory at 93.2, highlighting lingering pressure in the labor market.
Retail sales spring back in July after a nine-month lull
Economy 1 year ago

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Retail sales spring back in July after a nine-month lull

Excluding the March data, when consumption typically spikes during Idul Fitri, boosting retail sales, annual retail sales index growth has remained weak since October of last year.
Car sales tumble in first half of 2025 as consumers rein in spending
Economy 1 year ago

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Car sales tumble in first half of 2025 as consumers rein in spending

Recovery continued to elude the four-wheel vehicle market in the January-June period amid ongoing weak consumer demand, with local multi-finance companies, which typically rely on car loans, posted modest year-on-year growth of 2.8 percent in May.
Retail sales, consumer confidence tick up during school holiday
Economy 1 year ago

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Retail sales, consumer confidence tick up during school holiday

Retail sales and consumer confidence saw slight improvements in June according to preliminary RSI data, which attributed the uptick to "seasonal factors” including Idul Adha and the school holiday.
Are we in a crisis?
Editorial 1 year ago

Are we in a crisis?

What we have now is a grim new reality, whether one attributes that to domestic politics, the global economy or changing technology. Unlike the pandemic, there is no end in sight.

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