Indonesia Urges Powell, Other Global Financial Chiefs to Be More Aware of Policy Impact

The transcript discusses the role of the Federal Reserve in setting policies and the impact of these policies on emerging markets, particularly Indonesia. It highlights a conversation with Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Indonesia's Finance Minister, who emphasizes the challenges faced by Indonesia due to global economic changes, interest rate hikes, and the US-China trade war. Indrawati stresses the importance of global cooperation and the need for policymakers to consider the broader impact of their decisions. The discussion also touches on Indonesia's economic resilience and the potential for finding common ground in international economic policies.

What challenges does Indonesia face in navigating the global economic environment?

What observations did Shrim Yani Indrawati make about the relationship between economics and politics?