Bank Indonesia’s unexpected decision to hike its main policy rate today reflects concern about recent downward pressure on the rupiah and worries over the inflation outlook. Further hikes will follow. Elsewhere in the region though, countries are likely to welcome some currency weakness provided it doesn’t turn into a rout.
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