Indonesia

Headwinds for Indonesia's commodity exports loom

Depressed commodity prices and policy headwinds will weigh on exports in the immediate term, says DBS.

Headwinds for Indonesia's commodity exports loom

Depressed commodity prices and policy headwinds will weigh on exports in the immediate term, says DBS.

Indonesia 2012 growth to plateau at 6%

The 16-year record will not be repeated.

Indonesia downgrades 2012 growth forecast to 6.1-6.5%

The ongoing Eurozone crisis prompted Bank of Indonesia to make downward revision.

Indonesia money supply jumps by 20.9% in May

Rate cuts unlikely until 2013, says OCBC.

Indonesia's policy rate to stay on hold

The central bank, says DBS, will be striking a balancing act between growth, inflation, outflows, and the rupiah.

Indonesia's Rupiah set to see stability in Q4

BI Governor Darmin Nasution said the Rupiah may be more stable in the fourth quarter on capital inflows.

Indonesia exports woes intensify

Foreign ownership of government bonds also dipped to 28.5% from 35% total outstanding bonds.

Indonesia June consumer confidence index soars to 114.4

Indonesia reached a 5-month high despite 8% slip in May retail sales growth.

Indonesia fuel subsidy to more than double in 2H12

Government projects fuel subsidy to swell to $23.1b, raising concerns on deficit target.

Indonesia screws fuel price hike

An adjustment in BI's interest rate might not be necessary with a projected inflation of 5% yoy.

Sustained price dip to shock Indonesia's macro stability

Commodity prices falling to 17-27% in May is bad news.

Indonesia's inflation picks up again in June

The pressure came as food and process food prices as well as housing cost all rose faster than they did in May.

Indonesia safe from inflation problems in coming quarters

Sharply lower oil prices over the past several weeks will keep a lid on overall price pressures, says DBS.

Indonesia's Sarwono says decline in commodity prices to lower imported inflation

Higher inflationary pressures, however, may be seen ahead of the Ramadan fasting month.

Decline in oil prices to help ease pressures on Indonesia's trade balance

Merchandise trade balance has been narrowing on the back of Indonesia’s robust domestic demand but unfavorable commodity prices have exacerbated the issue, says DBS.

Foreign banks to be allowed up to 90% share in Indonesia local banks

But approval will be selective, according to the Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, Muliaman Hadad.

Indonesia's local mining industry faces monthly loss of US$164m

New ruling on mineral ore exports on top of a 20% tax has led to severe declines in the industry.