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Fed’s rate hike to continue backed by strong US economy

Business 7 years ago

Fed’s rate hike to continue backed by strong US economy

Federal Reserve Bank of New York president John C. Williams said on Wednesday the United States Federal Reserve would likely continue with its policy on gradual hikes of the Fed Fund Rate due to strong data on the US labor market.

Rupiah, JCI strengthen on Fed rate increase

Business 7 years ago

Rupiah, JCI strengthen on Fed rate increase

The rupiah and the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) strengthened on Thursday on the back of the expected increase in the US Federal Reserve's short-term interest rates, which the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised by 25 basis points to a maximum 2.25 percent.

Indonesia 'plays long game' to safeguard economy

Business 7 years ago

Indonesia 'plays long game' to safeguard economy

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said that the government is “playing the long game” to safeguard the country’s economy from external pressures, particularly from the United States Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance on its policy rate.

Asian markets lower after hawkish Fed, fresh trade war fears

Business 7 years ago

Asian markets lower after hawkish Fed, fresh trade war fears

Asian markets mostly fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates and signalled a more hawkish tone for future moves, while US President Donald Trump stoked trade war fears by suggesting he will hit China with fresh tariffs.

Fed leaves rates unchanged, says inflation close to target

Business 7 years ago

Fed leaves rates unchanged, says inflation close to target

Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, acknowledging inflation is close to target without indicating any intention to veer from their gradual path of interest-rate increases.

Rupiah weakens to almost Rp 13,900 against US dollar

Business 7 years ago

Rupiah weakens to almost Rp 13,900 against US dollar

The rupiah exchange rate weakened to Rp 13,893 against the US dollars in the spot exchange rate on Friday evening.

Foreign investors withdrawing capital since early this year

Business 8 years ago

Foreign investors withdrawing capital since early this year

Foreign investors have been withdrawing capital from the Indonesian market since early this year in anticipation of an increase in the Federal Reserve fund rate, analysts have said.

Domestic bond market weakens as investors anticipate FOMC meeting

Business 8 years ago

Domestic bond market weakens as investors anticipate FOMC meeting

Concern about the projected increase of the Federal Reserve’s key reference has not only affected Indonesia's currency, but also the Indonesian bond market.

Fed rate, Trump tax reform and Indonesian economy

Opinion 8 years ago

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Fed rate, Trump tax reform and Indonesian economy

But the external risk to the Indonesian economy has yet to be tested by the impact of the Fed’s plan to raise its benchmark rate three more times in 2018.

Bank Indonesia rate cut: Walking against the wind?

Opinion 8 years ago

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Bank Indonesia rate cut: Walking against the wind?

As of mid-September, the capital inflow to Indonesia’s financial market especially in government bonds is still robust. Indonesia currently offers relatively high yields compared to neighboring countries.

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