Economics
Economists Are Suspicious of Indonesia’s Steady GDP Figures
- GDP figures have hovered around 5% for several years already
- Subdued growth leaves door open for more interest rate cuts
Customers walk past vegetable stalls at the Masomba traditional market in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Indonesia’s economic growth has barely moved in three quarters, prompting some analysts to cast doubt over the data.