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Bank Indonesia Hikes Rate to 5.5%, Adds Investment Incentives

6/9/2026

Summary

Bank Indonesia Hikes

Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on June 9, 2026.
The central bank raised the overnight deposit rate to 4.50% from 4.25% and the lending rate to 6.25% from 6.0%.
It introduced foreign-investment incentives to stabilise the rupiah and keep inflation within target while safeguarding financial stability.

Summary

Indonesia Stocks Rise

Indonesia’s stock index rose 4.8% after the off-cycle rate hike.
Five-year government bond yields climbed an additional 13 basis points following the announcement.
The rupiah appreciated about 0.2% in the hours after the decision.
Foreign-exchange reserves fell for a fifth consecutive month in May, the longest streak since 2018.
Foreign investors withdrew more than $3.5 billion from Indonesian equities, contributing to a 30% year-to-date drop in the benchmark index.

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Bank Indonesia Cuts

Bank Indonesia cut the hedging swap rate for foreign investors by 10% to spur inflows.
SRBI yields rose, with the 12-month rate at 7.25% and returns on 6-, 9- and 12-month securities.
Barclays expects a 25-basis-point hike on June 16 to 5.75% with a 50-bp move, while Governor Perry Warjiyo told parliament the rate rise was reluctant, projected the rupiah at 16,800-17,500 per dollar in 2027, and pledged continued FX interventions.

History

Historical Context

During the July 1997 Asian financial crisis, Indonesia abandoned its rupiah peg, prompting the IMF to approve a $23 billion rescue and Bank Indonesia to sharply raise rates in an effort to stem capital outflows. The turmoil caused a 13.5 % GDP contraction and Suharto’s 1998 resignation. Today Governor Perry Warjiyo’s off-cycle hike echoes that same defensive play.

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Bank Indonesia Hikes

Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on June 9, 2026.
The central bank raised the overnight deposit rate to 4.50% from 4.25% and the lending rate to 6.25% from 6.0%.
It introduced foreign-investment incentives to stabilise the rupiah and keep inflation within target while safeguarding financial stability.

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