Economics

Timing Is Key for Indonesia’s Second Rate Cut: Decision Guide

  • Majority of economists see central bank holding rate at 5.75%
  • Economy faces downside risks to 2020 domestic growth outlook

People exit the Bank Indonesia headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg
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Indonesia’s central bank is ready to cut interest rates for a second time this year, but most economists aren’t convinced it will come as soon as Thursday.