Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo’s surprise resignation at the start of the week has raised further concerns over central bank independence, but markets have remained calm given the appointment of well-regarded deputy governor Destry Damayanti as an interim head; the key test will be Prabowo’s choice of permanent replacement. Meanwhile in Pakistan, the central bank left rates on hold, but worrying inflation trends suggest the hiking cycle is not over.
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