Indonesia's economy deteriorates under Prabowo as investors flee
Indonesia, formerly seen as economically stable, now confronts mounting difficulties as the president's approach erodes confidence among foreign capital.
SOURCE: The New York Times ↗
What This Means
Indonesia's fiscal and structural imbalances are creating conditions for a sharp downturn. If capital flight and currency pressure accelerate, contagion spreads across emerging markets. The country is a major producer of commodities and manufactures; a severe contraction disrupts regional supply chains and reduces demand for energy and raw materials across Asia.
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- The New York TimesOct 19, 2026Read the original report at The New York Times ↗
How This Could Play Out
First assessed Oct 19
Resolved
POSSIBLEIndonesian rupiah stabilizes and regional equity indices rise as Prabowo implements fiscal reforms or faces political pressure to reverse confidence-eroding policies.
Status quo
POSSIBLERupiah drifts lower in a grinding depreciation while Indonesian equities underperform; regional markets absorb the drag without acute spillover as capital flight remains contained.
Worsens
POSSIBLERupiah enters a sharp sell-off, emerging-market currencies weaken in sympathy, and commodity prices fall as Indonesian demand contracts and supply-chain disruptions ripple through Asia.
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