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Bank Indonesia Holds Key Rate Unchanged At 6%

INDONESIA CENTRAL BANK

Bank Indonesia kept its key interest rates unchanged at 6.00%, in line with a unanimous call of economists surveyed by Bloomberg, noting that the decision matches its pro-stability focus.

  • The central bank said that inflation is slowing and within the +1.5%-3.5% Y/Y target range, where it is expected to remain through the end of 2024.
  • GDP growth is expected to be +4.7%-5.5% Y/Y this year, with the central bank assessing that economic recovery remains intact.
  • Governor Warjiyo said that the rupiah is expected to remain stable with a tendency to strengthen, while Bank Indonesia will persist with its "triple intervention."

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