Indonesia has maintained relatively low bond yields, reducing the spread with US Treasuries, but economist views differ on whether that is a vote of confidence in Indonesia’s economy or an unhealthy market condition.

Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung stated that investor interest in Indonesian government bonds (SBN) remains high.

Indonesia has maintained relatively low bond yields, reducing the spread with US Treasuries, but economist views differ on whether that is a vote of confidence in Indonesia’s…

Defending the rupiah with high interest rates and short-term "hot money" buys immediate stability, but it leaves the real economy resting on a fragile foundation.