Bank Indonesia Expects Pressure on Rupiah to Ease in 2019

The video discusses the impact of global economic pressures, particularly rate hikes by central banks, on the Indonesian rupia. It highlights the challenges faced by the rupia due to global trade tensions and the Federal Reserve's actions. The speaker emphasizes the need for preemptive measures to manage capital flows and reduce pressure on the exchange rate. The video also explores the potential for rupia recovery and the importance of synchronized global fiscal and monetary policies. Additionally, it examines the effects of the US bond market sell-off on global economies and the potential for economic recovery.

What are some of the global factors contributing to the pressure on the Rupia?

• Increased tourism in Indonesia

• Trade wars and Federal Reserve rate hikes

• Technological advancements

• Rising oil prices

How does the current decline of the Rupia compare to past financial crises?

• It is unrelated to any past crises

• It is stronger than during the 1997 crisis

• It is the weakest since the 1997 Asian financial crisis

• It is similar to the 2008 financial crisis

What proactive measure is suggested to prevent drastic capital outflows?

• Increasing government spending

• Waiting for interest rate increases

• Taking preemptive measures

• Reducing trade with other countries

What is one reason for the optimistic outlook on the Rupia's future?

• The Fed will not hike rates as much next year

• Global investors will withdraw from emerging markets

• The Rupia will be pegged to the US dollar

• The Rupia will be replaced by a new currency

How does the bond market sell-off in the US affect global economies?

• It spills over to other large bond markets

• It only affects the US economy

• It strengthens the Rupia

• It has no impact on other economies