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Analysis-Bank Indonesia could tip the scales in its shaky markets


Published on 2025-03-19 07:41:33 - Reuters
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  • As Indonesia's government plays fast and loose with its spending plans, a slow exit of foreign investors is turning into a tide that risks engulfing the relatively stable rupiah and bonds. Bank Indonesia (BI) holds the key to whether the slump in the country's stocks turns into a wider,

The article from MSN discusses the precarious economic situation in Indonesia, where the central bank, Bank Indonesia, is facing significant challenges in stabilizing the country's financial markets. Amidst global economic turbulence, including a strengthening U.S. dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields, Indonesia's currency, the rupiah, has weakened, reaching its lowest level since the Asian Financial Crisis in 1998. This depreciation has been exacerbated by capital outflows as investors seek safer assets. Bank Indonesia has been attempting to manage these pressures through various monetary policy tools, including potential interest rate hikes, to curb inflation and stabilize the currency. However, these measures could further strain the economy by increasing borrowing costs, potentially slowing down growth. The article highlights the delicate balance Bank Indonesia must strike between controlling inflation, supporting the rupiah, and fostering economic growth, all while navigating external economic pressures and domestic political considerations.

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