Fed Holds Rates Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The Fed maintained interest rate at 4.25%-4.50% during the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on March 19, 2025. Fed members anticipate a slowdown in US economic growth while inflation...
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Bank Indonesia Maintains Key Interest Rate Amidst Global Uncertainties
The Bank Indonesia (BI) Board of Governors Meeting (RDG) decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 5.75%, with the Deposit Facility Rate at 5.00% and the Lending Facility Rate...
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Indonesia’s Trade Surplus Dips Slightly in February 2025, But Remains Robust
Indonesia’s trade balance surplus (NPI) fell by 10.6% MoM to $3.12 billion in February 2025. This decline was driven by a 1.6% MoM decrease in the non-oil and gas surplus,...
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US Inflation Cools Down: Key Factors and Fed’s Next Move
US CPI headline inflation decreased by 30 bps to 0.2% MoM in February 2025 from 0.5% MoM in January 2025, falling below market expectations of 0.3% MoM. It was influenced...
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Retail Sales Forecast to Contract as Consumer Sentiment Weakens
Consumer confidence in February 2025 slightly decreased, as indicated by a drop in the overall Consumer Confidence Index, primarily due to lowered expectations regarding future job prospects. However, economic conditions,...
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Tariff Policies and Their Potential Impact on Future the U.S. Job Market
The US labor market conditions in February 2025 were favorable, marked by three labor data indicators: unemployment rate, nonfarm payrolls, and wage growth rate. This data indicates that the US...
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Indonesia’s Forex Reserves Decline Amid Global Uncertainties
Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves declined by 1.02% MoM to US$154.5 billion in February 2025 from US$156.1 billion in January 2025. It was influenced by government foreign debt payments and rupiah...
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US PMI: Manufacturing Expansion and Services Sector Challenges
In February 2025, the U.S. manufacturing sector presented a mixed picture, with the S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI indicating growth driven by increased demand and potential tariff-related stock replenishment, while...
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US Economic Growth Slows Slightly in 4Q24, Inflation Remains a Concern
US economic growth expanded by 2.30% QoQ in the second estimate for 4Q24, down from 3.10% in 3Q24, as reported by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis and in line...
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