RBC drops its call for RBA hike in August; sees November rate cut as next move

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Indonesian Deposit Facility Rate (Jun) 4.75% (Prev. 4.25%)

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Indonesia Central Bank raises BI rate by 25bps to 5.75%, as expected

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RBC drops its call for RBA hike in August; sees November rate cut as next move

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China has issued a cross-department "Action Plan for Promoting the Collaborative Development of Large, Medium, and Small Enterprises in the Platform Economy (2026-2028)"

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