Indonesia leaves rates on hold, but hints at further cuts

Bank Indonesia (BI) today left interest rates unchanged at 5.0% but kept the door open to further cuts. With the economy struggling, inflationary pressures low and the rupiah continuing to appreciate against the US dollar, we think further easing is likely over the next couple of months.

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