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Indonesia economy faces pressure from US inflation and rising debt
Indonesia's economy faces multiple pressures as of mid-October 2026. Bank Indonesia (BI) has expressed concern regarding rising US bond yields and higher-than-expected US inflation, which has fueled expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. This global sentiment has contributed to the weakening of the Rupiah, which closed at 17,920 per US dollar.
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) has experienced volatility and downward pressure, dropping significantly during trading sessions due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and shifting investor sentiment toward safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, Indonesia's external debt reached US$459.3 billion in August 2026, a 5.6% year-on-year increase, driven primarily by public sector debt.
On the domestic policy front, President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a comprehensive transformation of PT PLN (Persero) to improve its business model and accelerate the use of solar energy. Additionally, the government is looking to optimize the management of external debt to support productive sectors while maintaining fiscal stability.
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Archi Indonesia · BRI Danareksa Sekuritas · Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji · Bank Indonesia · Bank Mandiri · Bank Syariah Indonesia · Bumiputera Sekuritas · Bursa Efek Indonesia · Federal Reserve · Indonesia · Indonesia Stock Exchange · Jakarta Composite Index
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia's external debt reached US$459.3 billion in August 2026. mediaasuransinews.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bank Indonesia is monitoring rising US bond yields and Federal Reserve interest rate expectations. disway.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia's external debt grew 5.6% year-on-year in August 2026. mediaasuransinews.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rupiah closed at 17,920 per US dollar on October 15, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Government external debt was US$220.9 billion in August 2026. mediaasuransinews.co.id
- [DISPUTED] The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) fell 2.16% to 5,814.72 during the first session on October 15, 2026. www.rri.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] US headline inflation rose to 3.7% annually in September 2026. www.liputan6.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a comprehensive transformation of PT PLN (Persero). www.jpnn.com