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The Ironic Boon of Global Warming
Falling energy prices pushed inflation lower around the world. Indonesian consumers are also enjoying the good effects of cheaper energy prices.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 23 January 2023
Good News from America and China
The increased demand of various industries in China will maintain the price, giving extra profits to Indonesia’s exporters and government. Now, it is only a matter of how economic authorities in Indonesia utilize this opportunity optimally.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 16 January 2023
The Year of Enduring Volatility
After the holiday season is over, inflation usually goes down. However, this year, the situation might be different. There are several factors that can change the inflation pattern in the coming months.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 9 January 2023
The Export Earnings that Refused to Stay
The rupiah exchange rate is in danger of continuing to weaken because export dollars are parked abroad. Bank Indonesia issued a monetary operation instrument to strengthen the rupiah.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 2 January 2023
Self-Inflicting Harm in Time of Slowdowns
For Indonesia, the plan for bauxite export ban will be a self-inflicted double blow. Besides lowering export earnings, domestic bauxite mining firms will face big trouble.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 26 December 2022
One is Too Many Negative Notch
We cannot say with certainty to what extent this new criminal code will harm Indonesia’s competitiveness yet. However, there is definitely an additional negative mark in investors' checklist on Indonesia.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022
A Rice Blunder in Looming Recession
For Indonesia, the high interest on the US dollar will trigger an exodus of capital and put pressure on the rupiah. If the rupiah continues to weaken, imported consumer goods, as well as imported raw materials used in Indonesia’s industries will become more expensive.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 12 December 2022
The Market Rejoices China’s Relaxation
The Chinese government sent signals it will relax its pandemic management policies. Financial markets around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the signal.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 5 December 2022
When the Cheap Money is Over
Startups must be able to make adjustments to the dire situation. Now is the time to live like cockroaches and do everything to survive.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 28 November 2022
Real and Financial Sectors Decoupling
It seems that the capital owners who are hunting for profit through financial assets have different views about investing in Indonesia than those investors in the real sector who are so optimistic about doing business in Indonesia.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 21 November 2022
Slower Pace to the Peak and the Bottom
High inflation pushes the Fed to keep raising interest rates, while rupiah is slowly slumping to the lowest point.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 7 November 2022
Unstoppable Rise Despite the Anger
The market now can only anticipate that tighter monetary policy will worsen the drought of dollar liquidity around the world. US dollar liquidity in Indonesia’s financial market will also be affected.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 31 October 2022
Lesson (Un)Learned from Liz Truss
When the global financial system is so integrated and capitals flow so freely, the credibility of the national budget must be heavily safeguarded. There is no country that can escape punishment from a market that has lost confidence in it.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 24 October 2022
Depleting War Chest in Times of Volatility
The best Bank Indonesia can do now is just to let the rupiah weaken in a slow and steady manner, a soft landing. That would be lucky enough for Indonesia to avoid a crash that could trigger a chaotic monetary crisis.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 17 October 2022
A Conspiracy that Troubles Us
The high oil price will add to the burdens of many countries that are currently struggling against inflation, including Indonesia. This problem feels even heavier as the global economic slump will reduce the price of commodities.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 10 October 2022
The Danger of Global Crisis Is at the Door
Our economy is relatively well-off right now. However, the global recession and crisis looming at the door have the potential to be a serious issue.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 3 October 2022
No Favorable Options
Central banks, including the Federal Reserve and Bank Indonesia, raised their interest rates. What is the consequence?
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 26 September 2022
The Windfall Still Remains for Indonesia
The World Bank has warned The Fed's high-interest rates will be followed with similar policies by other central banks. These could trigger a global recession next year and damage economies of many countries.
Market Pulse Edisi : Monday, 19 September 2022
Next Year's Subsidy Disaster
The problem did not come close to ending with the fuel price hike on September 3. Next year, the situation can be even worse. If it does not want the budget to be eaten up by the energy subsidy, the government must once again raise fuel prices.