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Rupiah weakens against US dollar in the wake of election
Markets 2 years ago

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Rupiah weakens against US dollar in the wake of election

Amid a weakening rupiah and cautious investor sentiment after the release of trade balance data, market players are waiting for United States retail sales figures, anticipating further currency fluctuations.
Why we should not antagonize imports
Academia 2 years ago

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Why we should not antagonize imports

There is a prevailing perception among policymakers that imports are "bad" and exports are "good", but they are symbiotic elements of trade, and taking a strategic approach to imports can leverage international trade toward Indonesia’s integration into global value chains.
Bank Indonesia records Rp 34.94t budget surplus per Q3
Economy 2 years ago

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Bank Indonesia records Rp 34.94t budget surplus per Q3

Bank Indonesia reported an annual budget surplus of Rp34.94 trillion as of Q3, with the governor anticipating a year-end surplus of Rp27.19 trillion.
Current account deficit: Peril or promise?
Academia 2 years ago

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Current account deficit: Peril or promise?

The government needs to keep a watchful eye on the CAD with anticipatory measures in place to prevent its widening further to result in a weaker rupiah and more volatility in the financial market.
Indonesian economy: Weakening resiliency and growth?
Academia 2 years ago

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Indonesian economy: Weakening resiliency and growth?

The Fed and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have explicitly stated that the current monetary policies have not been tight enough. 
Commodity downturn to eat into state revenue, Finance Ministry says
Economy 2 years ago

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Commodity downturn to eat into state revenue, Finance Ministry says

Lower world commodity prices will impact state revenue this year, the Finance Ministry has said, as the sector accounts for a significant portion of the government’s tax and nontax income.
Revisiting Indonesia's post-COVID fiscal policy
Economy 2 years ago

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Revisiting Indonesia's post-COVID fiscal policy

Back in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had significant socio-economic impacts on major countries, including Indonesia. The pandemic restrained economic activities, increasing the poverty level and burdening the purchasing power of the mid-to-low income class in Indonesia.
RI posts $8.65b budget surplus this Q1 as revenue strengthens
Regulations 2 years ago

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RI posts $8.65b budget surplus this Q1 as revenue strengthens

At Rp 128.5 trillion (US$8.65 billion), or 0.61 percent of GDP, the state budget surplus in the first quarter was up tenfold year-on-year.
Our external balance
Editorial 3 years ago

Our external balance

Pressure on the rupiah will be generated more by the growing concern over a global economic recession, which is setting off negative investment sentiment in emerging economies like Indonesia and causing investors to move to safer places.
Indonesia to divert exports to new markets amid languid global demand
Economy 3 years ago

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Indonesia to divert exports to new markets amid languid global demand

The Indonesian Trade Ministry has announced to refocus export of goods to non-traditional markets in a bid to offset the risk of reduced demand from major trade partners.
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