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Edisi Monday, May 19, 2025
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Behind the Trade Truce, Indonesia’s Peril Grows
While tensions between Washington and Beijing ease, Indonesia faces tougher trade scrutiny. Stricter United States rules threaten to derail its manufacturing exports.
Edisi Monday, May 12, 2025
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Challenges Remain as Foreign Reserve Fall
Indonesia’s reserves fell sharply as the central bank moved to defend the weakening rupiah. Yet both the currency and the broader economy remain under heavy pressure.
Edisi Monday, May 5, 2025
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Indonesia’s Economy Falters Before Trade War Bites
Indonesia’s economy showed signs of slowing even before US tariffs came into force. Economic growth is forecast not to reach target.
Edisi Monday, April 28, 2025
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Dollar Falters, the Rupiah Gets Dragged Down
Trump’s erratic policies are undermining global confidence in the US dollar. The Indonesian rupiah continues to weaken too.
Edisi Monday, April 21, 2025
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How Far Will Prabowo Let the Rupiah Slide?
The rupiah keeps falling despite strong reserves and new export rules. Investors doubt Prabowo’s policies and fear his grand plans ignore urgent economic problems.
Edisi Monday, April 14, 2025
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When Rp190 Trillion Lost in a Day, Indifference Is Risky
President Prabowo downplays the stock market crash. But it signals real risks and erodes public wealth.
Edisi Monday, April 7, 2025
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Is There Hope of Overcoming the Trump Tariffs?
The Indonesian government pledges structural reforms and deregulation in response to the “Trump Tariffs.” But clarity and credibility remain elusive.
Edisi Friday, March 28, 2025
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Is the End Near for US Dollar Exceptionalism?
Trump’s policies are threatening the US dollar’s exceptionalism. Gold, the long-time safe haven, is soaring.
Edisi Monday, March 24, 2025
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Investors’ Confidence Retreats on a Long Way Down
Indonesia’s financial markets are caught in a prolonged downturn, with investor confidence steadily eroding.
Edisi Monday, March 17, 2025
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When Markets Punish, Everyone Suffers
The market sees both Donald Trump and Prabowo Subianto as irrational leaders. The collateral damage is mounting.