The recent equities and government bonds sell-off in Indonesia has prompted comparisons with an episode in August 2005, when concerns over the fiscal impact of rising oil prices triggered a similar reaction. However, a number of important differences mean that the upcoming fiscal and monetary responses are likely to be less dramatic than 2½ years ago, even if interest rates are raised in the coming months.
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