Today’s rate hike by Bank Indonesia (BI) comes against a backdrop of continued weak economic growth and subdued inflation, and demonstrates that BI’s main focus remains supporting the currency. With the rupiah likely to remain under downward pressure over the coming months, further rate hikes are likely before the end of the year.
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