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IMF's Georgieva says global economy weathering energy shock, sees fiscal concerns
Economy 3 weeks ago

IMF's Georgieva says global economy weathering energy shock, sees fiscal concerns

Georgieva said that there was a "tug of war" between the negative Gulf energy supply shock and growth tailwinds from the artificial intelligence investment boom that was starting to spread beyond US borders.
Prabowo vows low budget deficit, rigorous fiscal discipline
Economy 1 month ago

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Prabowo vows low budget deficit, rigorous fiscal discipline

President Prabowo Subianto has proposed a low fiscal deficit for the 2027 state budget bill though more efficient spending and higher revenue, even while holding onto an ambitious economic growth target.
No time for complacency
Editorial 2 months ago

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No time for complacency

This is not a time to let things slide, also because the stable outlook from S&P Global comes with the “expectation that the government continues to view its 3 percent annual deficit ceiling as an important policy anchor.”
Govt cuts free meals budget further after mounting pressure
Regulations 2 months ago

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Govt cuts free meals budget further after mounting pressure

The government has decided to scale back President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meal program after growing demands to rethink fiscal priorities amid competing spending needs.
Purbaya faces test of credibility and fiscal management
Academia 2 months ago

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Purbaya faces test of credibility and fiscal management

The problem for Purbaya is not the policy itself. The problem is the communication surrounding it.
Economy not as weak as many fear, says ex-minister Chatib Basri
Economy 3 months ago

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Economy not as weak as many fear, says ex-minister Chatib Basri

Amid rumors that he might be restored to his former post as finance minister, Chatib has pointed to investor confidence in the government's fiscal management as the key issue at present.
When credibility becomes the real fiscal constraint
Academia 7 months ago

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When credibility becomes the real fiscal constraint

Indonesia is facing a credibility test. And credibility, once questioned, is costly to rebuild.
Ex-BI deputy replaces Tommy as deputy finance minister
Economy 7 months ago

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Ex-BI deputy replaces Tommy as deputy finance minister

In what appears to be a coordinated role swap, the President has appointed a former BI deputy governor to fill the deputy finance minister post left vacant by his nephew Tommy Djiwandono, who is set to take up his new job as BI deputy governor.
Will Prabowo be more ‘daring’ or more realistic in his fiscal policy in 2026?
Academia 8 months ago

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Will Prabowo be more ‘daring’ or more realistic in his fiscal policy in 2026?

The decision to push through a massive budget for the free nutritious meal program reflects misplaced priorities, as the program has yet to show clear benefits in its first year while other critical policies remain underfunded.
Year-end consumption surge: A sign of recovery or a seasonal mirage?
Academia 8 months ago

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Year-end consumption surge: A sign of recovery or a seasonal mirage?

Focusing solely on credit expansion risks overlooking the fundamental issues of inequality and structural weakness in domestic demand.

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