TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

LOG IN / REGISTER

LOG IN

Don’t have an account? Register here Give your organization full access to The Jakarta Post. Register here

inflation

Archipelago 2 days 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.

Economy 1 week ago

PREMIUM
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.

Economy 2 weeks ago

US inflation hits three-year high fueled by Iran war

Consumer inflation in the United States hit a three-year high in April, government data showed Tuesday, with the economic fallout of the Iran war rippling through the world's largest economy.

Editorial 3 weeks ago

PREMIUM
All good on the macro front

Economists have warned of climbing inflation as soon as this month, as more of the global price pressure caused by the Middle East conflict is passed on to domestic consumers.

Economy 3 weeks ago

PREMIUM
Inflation contained, for now

Experts warn of rising price pressure going forward, as fuel price hikes will only fully reflect in May data.

Economy 3 weeks ago

PREMIUM
Manufacturing shrinks in April as costs surge on Mideast war

Output declined in April at the fastest pace in nearly a year, with firms pointing to higher input prices, material shortages and weaker purchasing power due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

Markets 1 month ago

Inflation fears send euro zone yields to multi-week highs

Euro zone bond yields hit multi-week highs on Tuesday after a survey showed euro zone consumers expecting higher inflation, prompting markets to raise the likelihood of a hike in interest rates by the European Central Bank in the coming months.

Economy 1 month ago

PREMIUM
Govt aims for 5.7 percent GDP growth in second quarter

The government believes it can push gross domestic product growth beyond the typical 5 percent rate in the second quarter despite unfavorable external conditions.

Editorial 1 month ago

PREMIUM
Inflation won’t stop at pump

While government estimates suggest fuel hikes are a minor technicality, the real danger lies in a "squeezed middle class" whose forced spending cuts could trigger a much broader economic slowdown.

Economy 1 month ago

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact: World Bank chief

The global growth could be lowered by 0.3 to 0.4 percentage point in a baseline scenario, with an early end to the war, and by as much as 1 percentage point if it endures, according to World Bank's projection.

follow our Social media

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Let us know what you think:

Enter at least 30 characters

0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

TheJakartaPost

Popular Reads

Top Results