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September 17, 2025
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Indonesia Cuts Rate to Support Growth

  • Bank Indonesia surprised markets with a 25bp rate cut to 4.75%, defying consensus expectations as growth concerns outweighed stability considerations.
  • The central bank enhanced policy transmission mechanisms and maintained rupiah stability despite global trade tensions and domestic political uncertainty.
  • Further accommodation appears likely given subdued credit growth, below-target inflation, and coordination with government stimulus measures supporting growth.
September 17, 2025
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BoC Cuts Amid Trade War Damage

  • The Bank of Canada cut the overnight rate by 25bp to 2.5% amid 7.1% unemployment and a 1.6% Q2 GDP contraction from US tariffs.
  • Core inflation remains elevated, with the CPI rate at 1.9% but preferred measures around 3%, constraining aggressive easing despite growth weakness.
  • The BoC's forward guidance signals it is "proceeding carefully" with October cut probability around 60%, and the terminal rate at 2.25%.
September 11, 2025
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Peru Nears Neutral as Rates Cut to 4.25%

  • BCRP cut rates by 25bp to 4.25%, approaching neutral policy as August inflation fell to 1.1% YoY, the lowest since 2018, below consensus expectations.
  • The real ex-ante rate is now 2.07%, very close to the 2% neutral estimate, suggesting limited scope for further easing without overstimulating the economy.
  • Global trade tensions create a medium-term downward bias for growth outlook, with a data-dependent approach maintained for future policy adjustments.
September 10, 2025
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Chile: Steady Rates Amid Global Uncertainty

  • Chile's policy rate was held at 4.75%, surprising no consensus forecasts amid stable activity and FX markets.
  • Core inflation is higher than June projections, signalling persistent price pressures on goods and services.
  • Future moves hinge on additional data. Persistent wage-driven inflation may delay any rate cuts.

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