27 Jul 2026 | News & Feature

TFP W30 2026: Not much defence against the inflation horde

  • Indonesia’s consumption indicators are pointing in a different direction, highlighting households’ ability to limit the decline in their consumption basket despite rising prices.
  • Households’ ability to withstand price increases continues to erode, risking a moderation in consumption levels, especially if rising cost pressures force businesses to adjust prices.
  • Unfurling the wealth effect and restoring confidence would be the cost-effective way to maintain the demand condition in the household sector.