ECONOMIC UPDATE - External trade review - Trade surplus jump

No one anticipates the significant jump on the export as the level-based mobility restriction (PPKM) remains. The jump on trade surplus will likely support the exchange rate and may help to narrow the current account deficit in 3Q21. 

ECONOMIC UPDATE - Inflation - Education price soars

In Aug-21, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded inflation at 0.03% MoM (1.59% YoY) or showed a slower growth due to the ongoing level-based lockdown policy (PPKM).

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ECONOMIC UPDATE - What to Expect - Taper without tantrum Inbox

A child having tantrums might be aggressive, screaming or running away. Tantrums come in all shapes and sizes, including capital outflow from emerging market (EM).

ECONOMIC UPDATE - External trade review - Challenging for manufacturers

As expected previously on our previous trade review, we estimated the imports would be lower during the level-based mobility restriction (PPKM) and the Covid-19 cases surge. We still see the trade performance will be harmed in Aug-21, bringing the lower imports ahead.

ECONOMIC UPDATE - Inflation - Healthcare price soars

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded inflation at 0.08% MoM (1.52% YoY) in Jul-21 although the government enacted the partial lockdown policy or the stricter Restrictions on Public Activities (PPKM Darurat) in Jul-21.

ECONOMIC UPDATE - GDP - Out of recession

Indonesia is celebrating the first economic growth since pandemic kicked in from Mar-20. As the people mobility increased in 2Q21, some sectors such as food and beverage, transportation and warehousing and accommodation contributed the biggest growth.

STRATEGY REPORT - Buckle up

President Jokowi announced the extension of Emergency Mobility Restrictions (EMR or PPKM Darurat) till July 25 due to resurging Covid infections.

ECONOMIC UPDATE - What to expect - No magic bullet

Indonesia has become the new epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, surpassing India to become the country with the world’s highest cases of new infections.

ECONOMIC UPDATE - External trade review - Lower imports ahead

Statistics Indonesia reported the trade surplus at USD1.32 bn in Jun-21. The surplus is lower than our estimate and consensus at USD1.34 bn and USD2.23 bn, respectively.

STRATEGY REPORT - Positive outlook despite aggressive Covid-19 impact

The Indonesia stock market in June saw a slight rise of 0.6% to 5,985 in the JCI index as more severe coronavirus outbreaks and debate on Fed tapering vied with optimism on new vaccinations and economic recovery. 

ECONOMIC UPDATE - Inflation - First deflation in 2021

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded a deflation for the first time in 2021 at 0.16% MoM in Jun-21. However, on yearly basis, the figure still showed inflation at 1.33%.

ECONOMIC UPDATE - External trade review - Coal plays a part

After the Eid month, it is expected and natural for the trade performance slows down. Just like last month, commodity price surge played significant role as well as the low-base effect due to the impact of the pandemic last year on the trade performance.

ECONOMIC UPDATE - Inflation - Ticks up

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded the inflation at 0.32% MoM (1.68% YoY) in May-21 where all categories in the CPI basket increased. The inflation was also below target for a 10^th straight month due to the still-weak consumption.