Macro

The Macro section presents macroeconomic developments—fiscal, monetary, inflation, and key indicators—that affect corporate strategy, the investment climate, and cross-sector decision-making. Focus on what has an impact, not what is crowded.

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Macro

Entrepreneurs Must Read Bank Indonesia's 2026 Economic Estimates

Bank Indonesia provides estimates of a number of economic indicators in 2026. Check out the full report.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana

Reading the Government's Policy Direction in the Next Year

Entering the end of 2025, the business world is anticipating the policy direction that the government will take in 2026. By understanding the policy direction, businesses can make the right decisions for the future direction of their business.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie
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Looking at Indonesia's Economy in 2026 Amidst Pressures and Opportunities

Economists gathered at the FEB UI seminar agreed that the 2026 economy will be filled with pressures and opportunities. Household consumption is still the main pillar, but its resilience is being tested by a weakening middle class and labor market uncertainty.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie

Boost State Revenue in the Remaining 2 Months with Diversification and Tax Compliance

As of October 31, 2025, state revenues have collected Rp2,113.3 trillion or 73.7% of the 2025 State Budget target. Remaining before the end of the year, the government is speeding up state revenue.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana
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The State Budget Deficit is still manageable at Rp479.7 Trillion

The Ministry of Finance reported on Thursday (20/11) that the achievement of financial and fiscal performance is still considered prudent, providing more room for maneuver for the government to respond to uncertain global economic dynamics.

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5 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana

IMF: Indonesia Remains a Bright Spot, but Preparation is Needed

The IMF's latest assessment states that Indonesia's economy is expected to grow by 5.0% in 2025 and 5.1% in 2026.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana
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Fiscal-Monetary Coordination Accelerates Policy Transmission to the Real Sector

The presence of Vice Minister of Finance Thomas Djiwandono at the BI Board of Governors Meeting and BI's pro-growth policies signal strong fiscal-monetary harmony to create a real impact on the real sector.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana

Make the Most of the Opportunity when Foreign Debt is Successfully Suppressed

Bank Indonesia (BI) announced that Indonesia's external debt fell 1.82% to USD 424.4 billion in Q3 2025, from USD 432.3 billion in Q2 2025.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana
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Young People and the Hopes of the Nation's Economy

With a population composition of 70% of productive age, it is not excessive to rely on young people to drive the national economy.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana

Efforts to Stop Extortion, Customs Optimizes Service Digitalization

Transparency ensures public trust and develops open procedures and tariffs that are adaptive to the needs of international trade.

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5 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana
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Entrepreneurs and Experts Remind Rupiah Redenomination Not to Create Inflation

Redenomination has the potential to make entrepreneurs raise the prices of retail and wholesale products by rounding up and triggering inflation.

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5 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana, Ridho Sukra
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Again, Manufacturing Sector Overtakes National Economic Growth

The manufacturing sector is again the main driver of the Indonesian economy for both the domestic and export markets.

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

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