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Indonesia economy faces volatility amid Middle East conflict and US inflation data
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IHSG) experienced significant volatility, including a sharp decline of 2.59 percent to 5,936.15 on Monday, October 12, 2026. Market analysts attribute this selling pressure to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces in Yemen, alongside investor anticipation of upcoming US inflation data.
Economic outlooks for Indonesia remain a focal point. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Indonesia's 2026 economic growth projection upward to 5.1 percent. Meanwhile, Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung emphasized the urgency of achieving an 8 percent growth target within the next 10 to 15 years to capitalize on the nation's demographic bonus before the dependency ratio rises significantly, which is projected to reach 59.7 by 2045.
Currency markets are also reacting to external pressures. The Rupiah has faced volatility due to rising global oil prices and expectations surrounding US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) releases. Analysts suggest the Rupiah may fluctuate within the range of Rp17,780 to Rp18,060 per US dollar depending on US inflation outcomes.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The month-to-month inflation rate increased to 0.30 percent.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US dollar index stood at 102.13, a decrease of approximately 0.12 percent.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rising fuel prices due to global geopolitical conflicts contributed to transportation inflation.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The largest contributor to year-on-year inflation was the transportation sector.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The month-to-month inflation increase was driven by food, beverages, and tobacco components.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government's inflation target is to keep the rate below 3.5 percent.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The year-on-year inflation rate for September 2026 was 3.28 percent.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rupiah opened with a slight increase of 0.05 percent to 17,890 per US dollar.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Higher-than-expected US inflation could strengthen the US dollar and pressure the Rupiah and foreign capital inflows. disway.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The IHSG is projected to see limited strengthening toward the 5,980–6,000 range.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Selling pressure was influenced by the Saudi Arabia–Houthi conflict in Yemen and anticipation of US inflation data. disway.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Foreign investors recorded a net buy of Rp81 billion on Monday.