Rupiah weakens to Rp17.977 per U.S. dollar on Monday morning
Markets are now awaiting Bank Indonesia's July 22 policy meeting, with the benchmark rate expected to rise to 6 percent.
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BI survey: Indonesian businesses expand in Q2, inflation 3.07%
Production capacity rose to 73.8%, and business activity in Q3 is expected to stay expansionary with a 11.75% weighted net balance.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Dozens of Hectares of Disaster-Damaged Land in Pidie Jaya Return to Use
Update: land buried in mud since late November 2025 is now planted with shallots, corn and chilies to restore residents' income.
Antara News, Republika
BI says Indonesian business, manufacturing stayed expansive in Q2
Manufacturing PMI-BI fell to 51.43, but BI still expects it to rise to 52.32 in the third quarter of 2026.
Antara News, Republika +1
S&P keeps Indonesia at BBB, stable outlook amid fiscal strain
S&P sees Indonesia's fiscal pressure as temporary and still expects the budget deficit to stay below 3% of GDP.
Bloomberg, Antara News +2
Rupiah ends down 114 points at Rp18,128 per dollar
Oil's rise to around $74-$75 a barrel and safe-haven demand for dollars added pressure on Asian currencies.
Antara News, Republika +1
Rupiah weakens to Rp17,984 per US dollar amid Middle East tensions
Analysts cite U.S. strikes on Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as pressure on the rupiah, despite higher reserves.
Antara News, Republika +1
Consumer confidence slips to 117.8 as spending rises
Households devoted 73 percent of income to consumption, while savings fell to 17 percent and loan installments held at 10 percent.
Antara News, Republika +1
Kemenkeu Not Yet Seeking Stake in BEI After New P2SK Rule
The revised P2SK law, enacted June 4, 2026, opens the door for Kemenkeu, BI and Danantara to become BEI shareholders.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia money supply grows 10.8% in May to Rp10.415,9 trillion
BI said credit growth accelerated to 10.8% and net foreign assets rose 5.2%, both faster than in April.
Antara News, Republika
Government Keeps Subsidized Mortgage Rate at 5% as BI-Rate Rises
The FLPP rate stays flat until the loan ends, even after Bank Indonesia raised the BI-Rate 25 bps to 5.75%.
Antara News, Tribunnews
BI Rate at 5.75% Risks Gradual Rise in Bank Funding Costs
Economists see tighter liquidity competition as rupiah deposit rates rose to 2.70% in May, up from 2.65% in April.
Bank Indonesia raises BI-Rate 25 bps to 5.75 percent
The benchmark rate has risen 100 bps in four weeks as Bank Indonesia seeks to draw capital inflows and curb pressure on the rupiah.
BI: interim U.S.-Iran peace has not eased global risk
Perry Warjiyo still sees world growth at about 3% and inflation at 4.4% despite easing war tensions.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Bank Indonesia lifts key rate to 5.75% in third hike in 4 weeks
Why it matters: The move extends a 100-basis-point tightening push to steady the rupiah after it hit a record low this month.
Antara News, Republika +2
Student protests spread on June 15, 5,955 deployed in Jakarta
Demonstrations also spread to Bandung, Makassar, Semarang, Palembang and Medan, with demands spanning MBG, BBM and the Polri law.
CNN Indonesia, Republika +4
Kemendagri speeds SP2D Online to hasten local funds disbursement
The program aims to speed withdrawals through RKUD and record them in SIPD RI to strengthen local government transparency.
Pertamax price increase to add 0.25% to inflation, BI projects
BI still expects annual inflation to stay within 1.5%-3.5% in 2026, even as higher fuel prices lift the forecast.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia bank lending grows 11.51 percent in May 2026
The loan rebound followed April’s 9.98 percent pace, led by 21.95 percent investment lending and 13.47 percent DPK growth.
Antara News, Republika
IHSG rises 1.07% to 6,321.96 ahead of BI, Fed decisions
Investors are also watching MSCI and FTSE Russell reviews, with BI expected to raise rates 25 basis points to 5.75%.
Republika, Antara News +1
Indonesia’s external debt rises 1.9% to US$439.8 billion
The debt-to-GDP ratio stayed at 29.6 percent, while private debt remained in contraction at 0.7 percent in April 2026.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
BI expands yuan swap and QRIS cross-border ties with China, Hong Kong
The scheme covers rupiah-renminbi trade payments for Indonesia-China commerce valued at US$154.5 billion in 2025.
CNN Indonesia, Republika +1
BI and PBOC seal 4 deals from cross-border QR to CIPS
Bank Mandiri joins CIPS directly, while Indonesia-China trade in 2025 hits a record US$167.49 billion.
Republika, Antara News
Rupiah strengthens to Rp17.930 on BI-Rate at 5.50 percent
Markets see the rate increase as drawing foreign interest, even as the dollar stays firm after stronger-than-expected U.S. PPI data.
Antara News, Republika +1
Komisi XI and government approve 2027 budget framework
The 2027 growth target is set at 5.8%-6.5%, with a 1.8%-2.4% deficit and an exchange rate of Rp16.800-Rp17.500 per US dollar.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
QRIS can now be used in China, boosting RI-China transactions
Chinese visitors can now pay in Indonesia through Alipay, with WeChat potentially coming next.
10 witnesses in BI-OJK CSR case skip KPK summons
KPK will recall eight witnesses and trace money flows and assets in the alleged money laundering case involving Heri Gunawan.
Danantara raises $1.5 billion in debut dollar bond sale
What's new: Orders topped $4.6 billion, letting the fund raise more than planned as Indonesia faces pressure on the rupiah.
Series: Danantara · Debut Dollar Bond Sale · 3 chapters since Jun 11BI, PBOC launch cross-border QR and expand rupiah-yuan swap
New: Bank Mandiri joins CIPS directly, while 191 providers in China and 24 in Indonesia are linked for QR payments.
Dasco urges residents to sell dollars as rupiah hits 17,941
The rupiah touched a record low of 18,201 on June 8, while the government has promised stabilization steps this week.
Danantara launched debut $1 billion bond sale in test for Indonesia
What's new: final guidance tightened to 5.35% for five-year notes and 5.95% for 10-year debt ahead of pricing.
Series: Danantara · Debut Dollar Bond Sale · 3 chapters since Jun 11Thai 10-year bonds lure buyers as curve steepens to 110 basis points
Why it matters: Investors are betting the Bank of Thailand will hold rates at 1% as inflation stays soft and growth remains weak.
State lenders say BI Rate 5.5 percent has not curbed loan growth
BRI, BNI, Bank Mandiri and BSI said liquidity, capital and asset quality remain strong enough to sustain lending.
Republika, Tribunnews
Bank Indonesia raises BI Rate to 5.5% in emergency step
The 25-basis-point off-cycle move is the first in eight years as reserves also come under pressure from market intervention.
Earlier: Rupiah closes at Rp18.049 per dollar as RI stocks fall nearly 4%Series: Indonesian Rupiah · Exchange Rate Slide · 5 chapters since Jun 3Asian tech stocks rebound after Wall Street chip rally
What's new: Seoul's Kospi recovered much of Monday's 8.3% plunge, while SK Hynix jumped 6.44% as investors returned to AI shares.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +1
HKI says investment in Indonesia can keep growing
Industrial estate operators say investors care more about permits, energy, zoning and infrastructure than daily currency swings.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Indonesia foreign reserves fall to $144.9 billion in May
BI said the level still covered 5.6 months of imports, despite pressure from government debt payments and rupiah intervention.
Antara News, Republika +1
Indonesia reserves fall to $144.9 billion as rupiah hits new low
Why it matters: The fifth straight monthly drop came as Bank Indonesia spent reserves to support the currency and bond market.
Rupiah hits Rp18.000 per dollar, weakest on record
Rising energy prices and capital outflows are adding pressure on Indonesia's trade balance, stocks and investor sentiment.
Earlier: Rupiah hits Rp 18.015 per dollar as DPR urges quick actionSeries: Indonesia · Rupiah Slide · 7 chapters since Jun 4Istana denies Purbaya, Perry removal rumor as rupiah hits Rp18.000
The government also denied a cabinet reshuffle and pushed closer coordination among BI, Kemenkeu, OJK and DPR.
Antara News, Tempo +3
Rupiah Tops Rp18,000 per Dollar, Minister Rejects 1998 Echo
The government is preparing closer fiscal-monetary coordination to attract inflows and preserve banking liquidity.
Republika, Antara News
Kemenkeu raises yield to draw capital and support rupiah
Government cash will remain at BI with higher remuneration to preserve money market and banking liquidity, officials said.
Antara News, Republika +2
Asian authorities move to defend currencies as dollar pressure mounts
Why it matters: The won and rupiah led regional losses as officials in South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, India and the Philippines stepped up defenses.
April foreign arrivals rise 7.22%, tourism forex hits US$4.05 billion
In January-April 2026, foreign arrivals reached 4.68 million, with Bali still the main entry point.
Antara News, Republika
Purbaya: Foreign inflows hit Rp32.8 trillion as rupiah draws focus
In Q2, foreign inflows reached Rp60.9 trillion, led by Rp99.9 trillion in SRBI, even as stocks saw outflows.
Bloomberg, Republika
Istana denies Purbaya resignation rumor, no cabinet reshuffle yet
The denial comes as the rupiah crossed Rp18.000 per U.S. dollar, while the 2026 state budget still assumes Rp16.500.
Bloomberg, Antara News +1