Economics

Indonesia Surprises With Second Rate Cut to Support Growth

  • Majority of economists in survey forecast no change to rate
  • Inflation remains subdued, while GDP growth is slowing
Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg
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Indonesia unexpectedly cut interest rates for a second straight month to spur an economy facing increasing risks from a global slowdown and intensifying trade war.