23 October 2025 (closed)
Jakarta Composite Index (8,274.35) +120.80 +1.49%
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Our Financial Columns offer analyses of subjects related to the Indonesian financial markets. Together, these columns - that also have high news value in the current state of the Indonesian economy - intend to provide a clear and detailed picture regarding the structure and performance of these markets.
Remarkably, the consumer price index of Indonesia showed deflation for the third consecutive month. Based on the latest data from the Statistical Office of Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik, or BPS), deflation was recorded at 0.18 percent month-on-month (m/m) in July 2024.
As usual, we are going to take a look at the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy as policy changes in the United States (or market perceptions about approaching policy changes) impact on the Indonesian rupiah rate as well as on monetary policy that is set by Indonesia’s central bank (Bank Indonesia).
Inflation in Indonesia was lower than expected in May 2024. In fact, the latest data from Indonesia’s Statistical Office (Badan Pusat Statistik, or BPS) show a contraction in overall prices (in other words: deflation). With an annual headline inflation rate of 2.84 percent, it means price pressures remain under control in Indonesia.
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