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Two Challenges Squeezing the Rupiah amid Market Turmoil
Prabowo has no room to maneuver with increasing debt. A volatile rupiah would define his presidency.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, July 1, 2024
Faint Hope for a Stronger Rupiah
Bank Indonesia's Board of Governors decided to hold the benchmark interest rate. The central bank challenged the market to strengthen the rupiah exchange rate.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, June 24, 2024
Uncertainty in Fiscal Policy, Push the Rupiah Down
The rupiah is under heavy pressures from the global financial markets turmoil. Domestic policy uncertainty makes it worse.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, June 17, 2024
Debt Trap Abyss Threatening Prabowo’s Presidency
There is no possibility for Prabowo to go on a spending spree during his presidency. Debt repayment liabilities will shackle him.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, June 10, 2024
Tapera, a Bad Legacy of Jokowi
Too many hazardous impacts of implementing Tapera. Prabowo would be better off scrapping it.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, June 3, 2024
Eight Percent Economic Growth Target Could Be Dangerous
An overly ambitious growth target could trap Indonesia’s economy, leading the government to adopt misguided and hazardous policies.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, May 27, 2024
The Risk of Dual Pressures on the Rupiah
The risk of rupiah depreciation might come from both the real sector and the financial market.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, May 20, 2024
Post-Election Indonesian Economic Growth Challenges
Indonesia's economy poses some hurdles in continuing its growth trajectory. Political transition adds uncertainty.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, May 13, 2024
The Fed’s Pivot Puts Pressure on Rupiah
The Fed’s hawkish stand on interest rate creates continuing pressure on the rupiah. Capital flight poses an increasingly serious threat.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, May 6, 2024
Interest Rate Hike Falls Short, Market Awaits Prabowo’s Direction
BI Rate hike fails to boost the rupiah. The markets await certainty on the new government’s fiscal policy direction.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, April 29, 2024
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.