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Economy 1 year ago

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Rupiah drops to multiyear low ahead of Trump's tariffs, domestic uncertainty

The national currency temporary hit its lowest rate since the 1998 Asian Financial before inching back up to Rp 16,580 per dollar on Tuesday evening, the depreciating trend caused by investors jittery about the incoming US tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, as well as domestic pressures.

Academia 1 year ago

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Debt switching and the complex dynamics of BI's independence

The law restricts the government from conducting debt switches without following specific procedures, such as initial offerings in the primary market.

Academia 1 year ago

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The Fed and BI rate cuts: Promises and risks

As rupiah appreciates the price of Indonesian exports would be more expensive for foreign buyers, making Indonesian exports less competitive.

Markets 1 year ago

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Market indifferent about cabinet changes as global factors dominate

The market has shown little to no reaction to the appointment of three new deputy ministers under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, two of which have close ties with president-elect Prabowo Subianto, as global circumstances play a more commanding role for traders.