#Interest Rate
Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points, signals no assurance of December easing
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75–4.00 percent, marking its first rate reduction this year as signs of slowing job growth and rising labor market risks emerge.
Rupiah weakens to 16,607 per dollar as BI vows to maintain stability
The rupiah slipped past Rp16,600 against the U.S. dollar on Monday, September 22, 2025, pressured by both global and domestic factors, Indonesian Central Bank (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo told legislators in a hearing with Finance Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR).
BI cuts key rate to 4.75% in surprised move, defying market expectations
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) unexpectedly lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 4.75 percent on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surprising markets that had broadly anticipated a hold.
Banking industry seen stronger in H2 as lending grows
Banking industry is projected to post stronger performance in the second half (H2) of 2025, supported by falling interest rates and cautious yet expansionary lending strategies, according to the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
BI cuts rate to 5 percent for third time this year
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) on Wednesday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5 percent, marking the third cut this year as the central bank seeks to spur growth amid controlled inflation and a stable outlook.
BI cuts benchmark rate to support growth in the face of global uncertainty
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) announced a 25-basis point cut to its benchmark interest rate, bringing the BI 7-Day Reverse Repo Rate down to 5.50 percent, its first reduction in four months as the central bank seeks to maintain inflation within target, while boosting economic growth amid increasing global uncertainty.