Indonesian Rupiah: IDR supported by surprise BI hike – BNY

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BNY’s Bob Savage highlights that Bank Indonesia (BI) surprised markets with a 50bp rate hike to 5.25% to stabilize the Rupiah (IDR). Governor Perry Warjiyo underscored intensified FX interventions and improved monetary tools to keep inflation within the 1.5–3.5% target for 2026–2027. Savage notes Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projections near 5% and a modest current account deficit, alongside new plans to centralize commodity exports via the sovereign wealth fund.

Pre‑emptive tightening to back Rupiah

"Bank Indonesia has raised its key interest rate by 50bp to 5.25% to stabilize the rupiah amid heightened global volatility from the Middle East conflict."

"Governor Perry Warjiyo emphasized intensified foreign exchange interventions via offshore and domestic NDFs, spot markets and improved monetary policy instruments to maintain liquidity and support rupiah stability."

"The move aims to keep inflation within the 1.5-3.5% target range for 2026-2027 despite global energy price pressures."

"GDP growth is forecast at 4.9-5.7% for 2026, supported by government spending, while the current account deficit is expected at 0.5-1.3% of GDP in 2026."

"The pressure on IDR spurred more than just a 50bp hike from Bank Indonesia today."

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