Indonesia

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Back in September 2005, we suggested that Philippine 5-year credit default swaps (CDS) were looking strong, and would outperform their Indonesian counterparts. At the time, the former... 2006-01-26

We see a pause in the recent rally, with the possibility of a drop back to five-month trendline support at IDR9,700/US$. A drop through that level would be a bearish signal. However,... 2006-01-19

The rapid rise in Asian currencies over the past few weeks should allow central banks to moderate the speed of monetary tightening. This is evident from the outcomes of monetary policy... 2006-01-12

Indonesia’s rupiah and JKSE equity index look well positioned for gains following President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY)’s cabinet reshuffle, and a further 50bps rate hike by... 2005-12-06

One word characterises EM debt of late: resilience. Indeed, the asset class has withstood a number of potentially negative influences, ranging from a sustained US tightening cycle... 2005-11-25

The rupiah looks set to continue trading sideways around the key IDR10,000/US$ level, having failed to make a decisive breach of this area. The prospect of further interest rises... 2005-11-17

While bird flu, as yet, is not a pandemic, it is worth examining the potential financial costs associated with such an eventuality. Even in the absence of proven human-to-human transmission... 2005-11-17

Equity indices in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are looking weak, with key support levels firmly in the frame. The spectre of continued monetary tightening, in the case of Indonesia... 2005-11-15

Asia's need to develop further its domestic bond markets is firmly on the agenda at this week's Global Bond Summit, organised by the US-based Bond Market Association and the Asian... 2005-11-15