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Indonesia's economy faces challenges due to high energy prices and government policies unnerving investors, leading to currency depreciation and stock market losses.
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Jakarta, Indonesia
Who
economists, investors, BMI, Capital Economics, President Prabowo Subianto, Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung, World Bank, Deni Friawan
What
Indonesia's economy faces challenges due to high energy prices and government policies unnerving investors, leading to currency depreciation and stock market losses.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:55:00 GMT · 4h 18m ago
Where
Jakarta, Indonesia ·
Why
High energy prices fueled by the Middle East war, costly fuel subsidies, a multi-billion-dollar school meal program, tighter export controls, and increased central bank oversight have unnerved investors.
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How this affects you
The Indonesian rupiah has plummeted to record lows, and the stock market has lost about a third of its value, with economists expecting further interest rate hikes that could trouble the government's budget deficit. This situation could hinder the country's goal of becoming a rich nation by 2045.
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