BI increases rates by 25 basis points in June
By Akhtar Faruqui
Updated: 18 Jun 2026
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Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to hike the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75% on June 18, from the previous 5.5%. The decision aligned with the market expectations.
Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to hike the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75% on June 18, from the previous 5.5%. The decision aligned with the market expectations.
The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) receives support against the US Dollar (USD) as an immediate reaction to the BI interest rate decision. The USD/IDR is trading around 17,820 at the time of writing.
BI Governor Perry Warjiyo's key quotes
- Inflation remains under control.
- Rupiah is seen stabilising, with a tendency to strengthen going forward.
- 2026 GDP outlook is seen in the range of +4.9% to +5.7%, unchanged.
- Rupiah has strengthened, supported by Bank Indonesia's stabilisation measures.
- Has increased the intensity of currency interventions to defend the rupiah.
- We have raised SRBI rates to attract foreign capital inflows.
- Outstanding SRBI rupiah notes at 1,021.1 trillion rupiah, with non-resident investors holding 238.1 trillion rupiah as of mid-June.
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