Bank Indonesia Holds Rates as Rupiah Faces Global Headwinds

54 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 22

Bank Indonesia (BI) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.75% to support the weakening rupiah amid persistent global pressures.
The rupiah hovered near record lows, pressured by capital outflows, higher energy costs, and ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions.
BI’s interventions and stable rates aim to anchor inflation and financial stability, though analysts note limited room for further easing until external risks subside.

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