Indonesia tightens rules on dollar buying to stem outflows

By Grace Sihombing and Prima Wirayani Bloomberg News Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Indonesia's central bank tightened foreign-exchange regulations as policymakers in Southeast Asia's biggest economy try to soften the impact of the Middle East war on inflation and the rupiah. Bank Indonesia also kept its benchmark BI-Rate at 4.75% on Tuesday, as predicted by all 30 economists in a Bloomberg survey. The rate has been steady since October, and the central bank omitted previously used language about seeking room to lower borrowing costs. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... USA Gold: Coins and Bullion Since 1973 USAGold, well known for its internet site, USAGold.com, offers contemporary bullion coins and bullion-related historic gold coins for delivery to private investors in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is one of the oldest and most respected names in the gold industry, with thousands of clients and an approach to investment that emphasizes guidance and individual needs over high-pressure sales tactics. The firm's zero-complaint record at the Better Business Bureau makes it an ideal match for the conservative, long-term investor looking for a reliable contact in the gold business. Please call 1-800-869-5115x100 and ask for the trading desk, or visit: http://www.USAGold.com USAGold: Great prices, quick delivery -- all the time. Cash purchases of foreign currency without supporting documents will be limited to $50,000 per buyer per month, down from $100,000, the central bank said in a statement late Tuesday, clarifying remarks made in a press briefing. Thresholds for forwards and swaps were increased. Supporting documents will also be required for outgoing FX fund transfers of $50,000 and over, from $100,000 previously. ... ... For the remainder of the report: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-17/indonesia-holds-rates-to-assess-war-impact-on-rupiah-inflation * * * Support GATA by purchasing Stuart Englert's "Rigged" "Rigged" is a concise explanation of government's currency market rigging policy and extensively credits GATA's work exposing it. Ten percent of sales proceeds are contributed to GATA. Buy a copy for $14.99 through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rigged-Exposing-Largest-Financial%20-History/dp/1651405204/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?keywords=rugged+stuart+englert&qid=1579708888&sr=8-2-fkmr1 * * * Help keep GATA going: GATA is a civil rights and educational organization based in the United States and tax-exempt under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Its e-mail dispatches are free, and you can subscribe at: http://www.gata.org To contribute to GATA, please visit: http://www.gata.org/node/16 Donations of US$500 or more will entitle the donor to a 1-ounce silver round commemorating GATA's work: https://www.gata.org/sites/default/files/GATA-silver-round-front.png