Bank Indonesia in no rush to cut rates – ANZ

Sandeep Kanihama FXStreet Contributor

ANZ analysts note that the Bank Indonesia (BI) has kept its 7-day reverse repo rate unchanged at 6.00% today, in line with expectations.

Key Quotes

“With IDR holding up reasonably well, inflation benign and, importantly, the US Fed no longer pencilling in any rate hikes for 2019, further tightening by BI is no longer warranted. That said, there was little in the accompanying statement of BI’s press conference today that signalled that rate cuts are imminent.”

“BI reiterated its focus on external resiliency and until there is a material narrowing in the current account deficit, we expect the central bank to adopt a wait-and see stance.”

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Sandeep Kanihama

FXStreet Contributor

Sandeep Kanihama is an FX Editor and Analyst with FXstreet having principally focus area on Asia and European markets with commodity, currency and equities coverage. He is stationed in the Indian capital city of Delhi.

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