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Indonesia's central bank hikes rates again, totaling 1% in span of a month

Indonesia's central bank increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 5.75%, marking the third rate hike in 30 days aimed at stabilizing the rupiah and preventing capital outflows.

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Bank Indonesia sees 5.75% interest rate as stabilizing the rupiah and preventing capital outflows

Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on June 18, marking its third rate hike in 30 days. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

ISMI DAMAYANTI

June 18, 2026 19:25 JST

JAKARTA -- Indonesia's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, or 0.25%, on Thursday, to 5.75%, marking its third rate hike in 30 days to shore up the rupiah.

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Indonesia's central bank hikes rates again, totaling 1% in span of a month

Indonesia's central bank increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 5.75%, marking the third rate hike in 30 days aimed at stabilizing the rupiah and preventing capital outflows.

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