Indonesia central bank in surprise rate cut to lift growth


The Bank Indonesia logo displayed on a fence at the central bank's headquarters in Jakarta. - Photo: Bloomberg

JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank announced on Wednesday (Sept 17) a surprise interest rate cut as it seeks to boost growth weeks after the country was rocked by protests that initially focused on economic inequality.

Bank Indonesia lowered the benchmark seven-day reverse repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent, while its two other key rates were cut by 50 and 25 basis points, respectively.

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