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Oil slide softens dollar's inflationary bite
Academia 2 days ago

Oil slide softens dollar's inflationary bite

When the United States dollar jumps, the rest of the world holds its breath, awaiting the bout of imported inflation that often follows. The sound you hear now, however, may be a collective sigh of relief.
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, raises inflation expectations
Regulations 1 week ago

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, raises inflation expectations

The Fed decided to hold rates steady at 3.50 to 3.75 percent for the fourth consecutive meeting, with the vote being unanimous for the first time in a year.
Is Indonesia safe if the rupiah reaches Rp 20,000?
Academia 1 week ago

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Is Indonesia safe if the rupiah reaches Rp 20,000?

Replacing officials to save a falling rupiah is empty political theater; Indonesia’s true economic safety depends on fixing deep-seated structural issues like oil deficits, agricultural productivity and policy execution.
Fuel price hike puts further strain on workers, economy
Economy 2 weeks ago

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Fuel price hike puts further strain on workers, economy

The most recent fuel price hike puts further strain on middle class consumers by driving up commuting costs and adding to overall inflation at a time when many workers are struggling with dim employment prospects.
House warns of consumer shift to subsidized fuels after Pertamax price hike
Regulations 2 weeks ago

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House warns of consumer shift to subsidized fuels after Pertamax price hike

A House commission chairman has warned that hiking Pertamax's price 32.11 percent could push consumers toward cheaper subsidized fuels, even as the world continues to grapple with the energy fallout from the Middle East crisis.
OECD cuts Indonesia growth forecast to 4.7%
Economy 3 weeks ago

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OECD cuts Indonesia growth forecast to 4.7%

The organization urged Indonesia to improve the efficiency of public spending by better targeting energy subsidies toward vulnerable households rather than relying on broad-based price controls.
Inflation creeps up amid rising fuel, food prices
Economy 3 weeks ago

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Inflation creeps up amid rising fuel, food prices

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the consumer price index (CPI) surged by 3.08 percent year-on-year (yoy) in May, though it remained below Bank Indonesia’s (BI) inflation target of 1.5 to 3.5 percent.  
BI expected to get job creation mandate soon
Regulations 3 weeks ago

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BI expected to get job creation mandate soon

The government and the House of Representatives are scrambling to pass a bill that will give Bank Indonesia (BI) a new mandate on job creation, which economists say could weaken the central bank’s independence.
Idul Adha livestock farmers hit by falling demand as purchasing power weakens
Archipelago 1 month ago

Idul Adha livestock farmers hit by falling demand as purchasing power weakens

The Institute for Demographic and Affluence Studies (IDEAS) estimates that the number of livestock purchased for sacrificial purposes has declined slightly nationwide, falling from 1.6 million animals last year to around 1.59 million this year.
Prabowo downplays impact of rupiah fall on households
Economy 1 month ago

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Prabowo downplays impact of rupiah fall on households

President Prabowo Subianto has downplayed the depreciation of the rupiah with statements economists say may send a dangerous signal to the market, potentially dealing a further blow to the currency.
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