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Inflation eases despite pressure from oil prices
Economy 6 days ago

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Inflation eases despite pressure from oil prices

Consumer price index growth cooled to 2.88 percent year-on-year in July despite ongoing pressure from high global oil prices, according to the latest report from Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
The world's $1.8 quadrillion balance sheet has a simmering problem
Academia 6 days ago

The world's $1.8 quadrillion balance sheet has a simmering problem

The rapid expansion of household net worth to some US$570 trillion last year is increasingly being driven by paper equity values, drifting away from tangible asset values and underlying economic performance.
Food prices climb as free meals resume nationwide
Society 3 weeks ago

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Food prices climb as free meals resume nationwide

Food prices are climbing again as the government's free nutritious meal program resumes nationwide, squeezing household budgets and traders' profits alike, in what analysts say underscores long-standing structural weaknesses in Indonesia's food supply chain.
US inflation cools in June before renewed Mideast fighting
Economy 3 weeks ago

US inflation cools in June before renewed Mideast fighting

US consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June as energy costs fell on a temporary easing of the US-Iran war, government data showed Tuesday, but renewed hostilities could stoke price pressures.
Policy discipline needed to tackle economic pressure points
Academia 1 month ago

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Policy discipline needed to tackle economic pressure points

Global central banks are facing a high-stakes balancing act as surging public debt, supply shocks and AI-driven market speculation threaten long-term price stability. To prevent economic contagion, policymakers must take decisive action before these deep financial fault lines reach a critical tipping point.
Rising fuel, food prices drive June inflation close to BI’s target ceiling
Economy 1 month ago

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Rising fuel, food prices drive June inflation close to BI’s target ceiling

Gasoline was the largest contributor to transportation inflation, with a contribution of 0.21 percentage points, followed by airfare and engine lubricants.
Oil slide softens dollar's inflationary bite
Academia 1 month 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 month 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 month 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 1 month 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.
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