JAKARTA — Indonesia’s central bank announced a surprise cut to its policy rate on Wednesday, citing the need to accelerate the economy amid tariff threats.
Bank Indonesia lowers its benchmark rate by a quarter point to support growth
Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo says the decision to lower the policy rate is consistent with the country’s low inflation and the rupiah’s stable exchange rate. © Reuters
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August 20, 2025 18:27 JST
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