11 Aug 2026 | News & Feature

TFP W32 2026: Finding room to breathe

  • The Rupiah had strengthened, supported by weaker US labour market data and news of Destry Damayanti as the sole BI governor candidate.
  • While a more favourable global environment offers some breathing room, Indonesia's overall liquidity remains tight.
  • The government is focusing on keeping the economy afloat, but its room to manoeuvre is narrowing due to narrowing liquidity and fiscal space.