S&P reaffirms Indonesia at BBB/A-2 with stable outlook, flags fiscal strains as temporary
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S&P's reaffirmation of Indonesia's BBB/A-2 rating with a stable outlook contrasts with recent negative outlook actions by Moody's and Fitch, improving confidence in policy credibility and fiscal anchors. The decision supports near-term risk sentiment toward Indonesian assets and may ease pressure on the rupiah after heightened volatility and an off-cycle rate hike. S&P also flagged commodity-linked revenue recovery and spending flexibility as key stabilizers.
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S&P Global has reaffirmed Indonesia’s sovereign credit rating at BBB/A-2 with a stable outlook, saying recent fiscal strains should be temporary and could be offset by higher commodity prices and spending cuts. The decision contrasts with Moody’s and Fitch, which cut their outlooks for Indonesia to negative earlier in the year, helping bolster market confidence in the country’s economic management. A Bank Indonesia official said the rupiah has significant room to strengthen after it recently touched a record low of 18,000 per dollar.
