Markets and Finance
BI rate cuts offer limited boost amid banking sector headwinds
Analysts have carefully responded to the Indonesian Central Bank’s (BI) three consecutive benchmark rate cuts in 2025 although they are broadly seen as positive signal for stock performance of banking sector players.
Secured U.S. tariff reduction to boost export outlook, growth in 2nd semester 2025: BI
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has projected that the successful negotiation for reduction in U.S. import tariffs on Indonesia’s export products will significantly support the country’s economic growth in the second half of 2025 through enhanced global competitiveness of Indonesian exports.
Garuda Indonesia eyes 50 Boeing jets as part of expanding U.S. trade pact
National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is preparing to significantly expand its fleet, aligning with a high-profile trade agreement recently negotiated between President Prabowo Subianto and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Freeport warns U.S.-China tariff tension may weigh on global copper demand
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has warned that the U.S. decision to increase import tariffs on Chinese goods could reduce global copper demand, citing China’s role as the world’s largest copper consumer.
PT Freeport devises response to government’s planned export duty on gold
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has responded to the government’s plan to impose export duties on gold commodities, which is expected to take effect next year, suggesting that would be no need for export duties if their gold production is fully absorbed by domestic partners, like State-owned diversified miner PT Antam.
OJK launches carbon trading guidebook to secure Indonesia's green market integrity
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) launched a new guidebook titled “Understanding Carbon Trading for the Financial Services Sector” on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, aimed at equipping financial service providers with essential knowledge to navigate risks and opportunities in the rapidly growing carbon trading market.
Indonesia, U.S. strike trade deal ahead of tariff deadline, Trump says
The United States and Indonesia have reached a new trade agreement, just weeks before punitive U.S. tariffs were set to take effect on Indonesian imports, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025.
Jakarta Fair 2025 closes with Rp 7.3 trillion in transactions, 5.9 million visitors
The 2025 Jakarta Fair Kemayoran (JFK), Southeast Asia’s largest and longest-running multi-product exhibition, officially concluded on Sunday, July 13, 2025at the Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, recording a total of Rp7.3 trillion (US$442 million) in transactions and attracted 5.9 million visitors.
Indonesia asked to overhaul negotiation strategy amid tariff dispute with U.S.
Indonesia must abandon its outdated and fragmented approach to international trade negotiations if it hopes to secure significant tariff reductions from the United States, according to Achmad Nur Hidayat, an economist and public policy expert at the National Development Veteran University Jakarta.
RI-U.S. ink US$34 B trade deals amid push for balanced economic partnership
Indonesia and the United States signed commercial agreements of US$34 billion in agriculture and energy sectors during a series of high-level business meetings in Washington, D.C., signaling growing momentum in advancing bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Indonesia warns EU deforestation rules threaten small farmers, exports
Indonesia has raised strong concerns over the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), warning that its stringent due diligence requirements disproportionately harm smallholder farmers and threaten key national export sectors.
Economist slams Trump’s 32 percent tariff as unfair, calls for zero tariff deal
Economist Syafruddin Karimi of Andalas University strongly criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 32-percent reciprocal tariff on Indonesian exports, calling it damaging and unfair.