Where next for interest rates in Indonesia?

Today’s 25 basis point rate hike by Bank Indonesia (BI) is a direct response to yesterday’s government decision to hike subsidised fuel prices. While we wouldn’t rule out the possibility of another rate hike over the next month or so, we doubt today’s increase marks the start of a series of aggressive moves by the central bank.

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