Core Viewpoint - Bank Indonesia maintains the benchmark interest rate at 4.75% for the fourth consecutive month to support the Indonesian rupiah, which has recently hit a historical low due to ongoing fiscal concerns and worries about the central bank's independence [1][2]. Group 1 - The decision to keep the interest rate unchanged aligns with the expectations of 32 economists surveyed by Bloomberg [1]. - Bank Indonesia's Governor Perry Warjiyo highlighted that geopolitical turmoil and increased tariffs from the U.S. have exacerbated global uncertainty, leading to a stronger dollar and capital outflows from emerging markets [1]. - Following the announcement of the interest rate decision, the Indonesian rupiah recovered some of its losses against the U.S. dollar [2].
印尼央行维持关键利率不变 为印尼盾提供支撑
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-21 07:49