The main themes for Indonesian economy in the second quarter of 2016 revolve around subdued global growth, struggle to accelerate growth, and challenges for export diversification.
Highlight BI should reduce policy rate by at least another 25bps. Significantly reduced external pressure on Rupiah and mild inflation in first half of 2016 provide large room for rate cut
Indonesia commitment to contribute in dealing with world climate problem is explicitly stated by Indonesia’s President, Soesilo Bambang Yudhonono, at G20 meeting in Pittsburg, USA on September 25th, 2009. Indonesia targets 26% emission reduction in 2020 independently and will reach 41% target with the support of international funding.
(This opinion is available only in Bahasa Indonesia.) Fenomena Brexit dan Pelajaran Bagi Kerjasama Kawasan Kiki Verico* Tanggal 23-24 Juni 2016 menjadi sejarah bagi UK dan Uni Eropa (UE) karena baru pertama kali UE kehilangan anggota akibat referendum di negara anggotanya. UK keluar dari UE setelah lebih dari 40 tahun bergabung. Peristiwa ini membuat […]
BPS mencatat inflasi (umum) sebesar 0,66% (mtm) atau 3,45% (yoy) pada bulan Juni 2016. Inflasi disebabkan oleh kenaikan harga pada tujuh kelompok pengeluaran. Dari enam komoditas utama pembentuk inflasi LPEM-FEB UI, empat diantaranya mengalami kenaikan harga yaitu daging ayam ras, telur ayam ras, ikan segar, dan beras. Di sisi lain, bawang merah mengalami penurunan harga.
Highlight BI should keep policy rates unchanged. Domestic case for rate cut is offset by capital outflow risks due to potential flight to safety. Rate movement should be limited unless uncertainties in global economy are reduced.
