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The beginning of 2025 was marked by deflation, reflecting weakening purchasing power. Seasonal money circulation during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2025 was said to have failed to boost purchasing power. Although the government considered deflation a sign of success in...

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has spoken out regarding the impact of US President Donald Trump's 32% reciprocal tariffs on Indonesia. The Chairman of the OJK Board of Commissioners, Mahendra Siregar, stated that Indonesia's exports to neighboring countries contribute only...

Research Associate CORE Indonesia Sahara reminded the Indonesian Government not to offer zero percent import tariffs in negotiations with the United States (US) specifically for products included in the sensitive list category. "It's important to note that when we negotiate...

Observing the performance of the State Budget until February 28, 2025, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati said that there was a deficit of IDR 31.2 trillion or 0.13 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). "There was a deficit of...

With the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Fed's interest rate hike, and the El Niño phenomenon affecting the global climate, Indonesia must once again face its biggest enemy: the 2025 economic recession. Why? Bank Indonesia stated that the projected economic growth...

Investors grappled with a volatile session as the US stock market, or Wall Street, briefly hit its deepest intraday decline since the Covid-19 pandemic, only to pare some losses as dip buyers emerged. The S&P 500 index plunged 3.5%, after...

The Global Risks Report 2025 reveals that the world faces significant challenges in both the short and long term. From geopolitical conflict to climate change, these trends are fueling uncertainty and social division. Key Risks in 2025 Armed Conflict Tensions...

The Chinese government officially raised import tariffs on US products to 125%, effective Saturday (April 12, 2025). This policy is in retaliation for the 145% tariff increase previously imposed by the United States on Chinese products. "The US's imposition of...

China does not want to fight a trade war and tariffs, but will not be afraid when they come, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson made the statement at a press briefing on Thursday...