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Can Bank Indonesia Hold Rupiah Without Raising Rates?
Market intervention has its limit. At a certain point, Bank Indonesia has no choice but raising its reference rate.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, April 22, 2024
Strong US Dollar Rattles Global Markets
Global market turmoil continues to shake currencies worldwide. No one knows how long the rupiah can hold on.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, April 15, 2024
Political Uncertainty Disrupting Financial Markets
The extra-long lame-duck period creates many conflicting policies when the global market is in turmoil. The rupiah is under pressure.
Market Pulse Edisi : Thursday, April 4, 2024
Rupiah’s Decline: The Fed Is Not the Only Culprit
Several domestic factors also play important roles in the rupiah’s downward slide. The market is still concerned about Prabowo’s intention.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, April 1, 2024
The Declining Trade Surplus Endangers External Economic Stability
The declining trade surplus is the culprit of the rupiah’s weakening recently. Partly, it is the fruit of the government’s own doing.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, March 25, 2024
Rice and Food Inflation Pose Increasing Threats
Elevated rice and food inflation pose a significant threat of pushing people back into poverty. Regrettably, it has been largely overlooked by the government thus far.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, March 18, 2024
Prabowo’s New Approach on Economic Policies Has Yet to Convince the Market
Prabowo shows some changes in his economic approach. The market is unconvinced yet.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, March 11, 2024
Prabowo, Please Learn from Egypt’s Trouble
Prabowo’s wish of expansive state budget deficit might lead into an economic disaster, just like in Egypt.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, March 4, 2024
DPR’s Right of Inquiry Could Affect Indonesia’s Financial Market
Indonesia’s financial market sentiment will be rocked by DPR’s initiative to execute its right of inquiry. Rice inflation is another serious threat.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, February 26, 2024
Indonesia's Long and Winding Lame Duck Period
Indonesia is having a super-long lame duck period. It is bad for the market.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, February 19, 2024
Legitimacy Crisis Challenges Jokowi Amid Global Uncertainty
Jokowi’s political maneuvers erode his political legitimacy. While Indonesia might be exposed to a global crisis spill over.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, February 5, 2024
Jakarta Financial Market Grapples with Bleak Sentiment
The heat of political tensions and China's economic weakness is dampening financial market sentiment in Indonesia. This could persist for a while.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, January 29, 2024
The Danger of Social Assistance with a Strong Political Flavor
Although the market remains indifferent, politically motivated electoral social assistance can incite public anger.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, January 22, 2024
Our Next Finance Minister is Paramount to Our Survival
A sound fiscal policy is paramount for commodities-exporting countries’ survival during the incoming global economic slowdown.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, January 15, 2024
Challenging the Federal Reserve: A Market in Flux
Interest rate direction will be the dominant driving force in the market throughout this year. Market correction is imminent.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, January 8, 2024
Exuberant in 2023: Stock Market’s Grand Wager
Stock market enjoyed a bull run in 2023. Investors bet on a frayed assumption: six times rates cut in 2024.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, January 1, 2024
Indonesia's Economic Challenges in the Elections Year
While the threat of higher interest rates has subsided, political uncertainties and expanding global geopolitical conflicts still pose risks to our economy in 2024.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, December 25, 2023
Indonesia is Left Behind in the Global Market’s Positive Sentiment
The Federal Reserve is finally signaling several rate cuts in 2024. Indonesia is excluded from the festivities. The return of the current account deficit is the culprit.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, December 18, 2023
Indonesia Enjoys Investment Inflows Amidst the Growing Risk of an Economic Slowdown
The capital flight takes a U-turn, as portfolio investment funds return to the Indonesian financial market. There is a growing risk of economic slowdown, though.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, December 11, 2023
Rate Cut Optimism Creates Market’s Complacent
The financial market believes the Federal Reserve will cut its rate as soon as next May. But, the risks are still there.