Macro Economic Outlook - Indonesia's GDP growth accelerated to 5.12% in Q2 2025, exceeding Bloomberg's consensus estimate of 4.8%, driven by strong household spending and infrastructure investment [2][8] - Household consumption increased slightly to 4.97% year-on-year, while investment growth reached 6.99%, the highest in four years, supported by major infrastructure projects like the Jakarta metro expansion [2][8] - To sustain this growth momentum, policies should focus on cautious monetary easing, fiscal stimulus for household spending, and strategic trade reforms to attract foreign investment and diversify exports [2][8] Tariff and Trade Agreements - Starting August 2025, the U.S. will impose a 19% "reciprocal tariff" on Indonesia, positioning Indonesia favorably among ASEAN countries and alleviating short-term export risks [3][21] - Indonesia has signed several agreements with the U.S., including zero tariffs on key minerals and a $34 billion MoU for energy and agricultural products, while negotiations on palm oil and rubber exports are ongoing [3][21] Fiscal Stimulus and Monetary Easing - In June-July 2025, Indonesia launched a $1.5 billion fiscal stimulus plan, the second round of measures this year, aimed at boosting domestic demand through transportation discounts and social assistance [4][22] - The central bank has adopted a moderately easing monetary policy, reducing the benchmark interest rate from 6.25% in Q2 2024 to 5.5% in Q2 2025, with expectations of further cuts to 5.3% in Q3 2025 [4][24] State-Owned Enterprise Restructuring - Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, is restructuring over 60 state-owned enterprises, focusing on the mining and energy sectors to enhance efficiency and competitiveness [5][25] - The restructuring aims to reinvest dividends into downstream industries and renewable energy, positioning state-owned enterprises as drivers of industrial upgrading and global supply chain integration [5][26] Capital Market Dynamics - Despite attracting over $1 billion in the bond market this quarter, Indonesia's stock market has seen a foreign capital outflow of $3.8 billion year-to-date, reversing the $1.2 billion inflow in 2024 [6][27] - The Indonesian rupiah has depreciated by 1.6% year-to-date, becoming one of the weakest currencies in Southeast Asia, primarily due to global volatility and domestic policy uncertainties [6][27] Industry Allocation - Short-term investment opportunities are seen in defensive assets such as essential consumer goods, while financial services and infrastructure sectors are expected to benefit from Danantara's restructuring and fiscal expansion [7][29] - Long-term prospects favor the energy and mining sectors, which are likely to benefit from industrialization and state-owned enterprise reforms led by Danantara [7][29]
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