Bank Indonesia reports improved balance of payments in Q2 2026

Bank Indonesia reported a significant improvement in the nation's balance of payments for the second quarter of 2026. The deficit narrowed to US$900 million, a substantial decrease from the US$4 billion deficit recorded in the first quarter. This recovery was primarily driven by a US$12 billion surplus in capital and financial transactions, fueled by rising direct and portfolio investments.

Direct investment saw a net inflow of US$2.8 billion in Q2 2026, up from US$2.3 billion in the previous quarter. Portfolio investment also surged, recording a US$10 billion surplus compared to just US$200 million in Q1. Acting Governor Destry Damayanti noted that foreign portfolio inflows reached US$1.8 billion in the third quarter through mid-August, supported by government bond issuances and Rupiah Securities (SRBI).

Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves remained robust, standing at approximately US$145 billion. The central bank continues to implement stabilization measures, including hedging incentives, to manage rupiah volatility and bolster external resilience against global market fluctuations.