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Indonesia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $146.5 Billion in August

Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves increased in August, strengthening the country’s external financial buffer.

FX reserves rose to $146.5 billion from $145.3 billion in the previous month, an increase of $1.2 billion.

The higher reserve level gives Bank Indonesia additional capacity to manage volatility in the rupiah and respond to external financial pressures.

The increase also provides a somewhat stronger cushion against global market uncertainty, particularly as shifts in U.S. interest-rate expectations continue to influence capital flows and emerging-market currencies.
Bank Indonesia Holds Interest Rate at 5.75% in August

Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.75% in August, matching market expectations and maintaining its current monetary policy stance.

The decision follows earlier tightening by the central bank and comes as policymakers continue to balance currency stability, inflation risks and economic growth.
Bank Indonesia Raises Interest Rates to 5.75% to Support Stability

Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.75%, matching market expectations and increasing the policy rate from 5.50%.
Indonesia’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.25% from 4.75%, surprising markets that had expected a smaller increase to 5.00%.
Indonesia’s foreign direct investment grew 8.5% year-on-year in the first quarter, accelerating from 4.3% previously.
Indonesia’s central bank left its policy rate unchanged at 4.75%, in line with expectations and unchanged from the previous level

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Indonesia’s retail sector showed stronger momentum in February, with retail sales rising 6.5% year-over-year, up from the previous 5.7%.
Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.75%, in line with market expectations.
Indonesia’s retail sales increased 5.7% year-on-year in January, accelerating from the previous 3.5% growth, indicating stronger consumer spending momentum.
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