Indonesia - Tingkat Inflasi

Indonesia's annual inflation rate decreased to 3.0 percent in November 2019 from 3.13 percent in the previous month, below market expectations of 3.06 percent. This was the lowest inflation rate since April, as prices rose softer for: housing & utilities (1.79 percent vs 1.91 percent in October); transportation, communication & financial services (0.87 percent vs 1.51 percent); clothing (4.96 percent vs 5.16 percent); education, recreation & sport (3.40 percent vs 3.43 percent), and health (3.37 percent vs 3.50 percent). On the other hand, prices increased faster for both foodstuff (4.97 percent vs 4.84 percent) and prepared food, beverages, cigarette & tobacco (3.91 percent vs 3.85). Annual core inflation fell to 3.08 percent, the lowest since April, below forecasts of 3.14 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.14 percent in November, after 0.02 percent rise in the prior month.

Indonesia's annual inflation rate decreased to 3.13 percent in October 2019 from 3.39 percent in the previous month, below market expectations of 3.52 percent. This was the lowest inflation rate since April, as prices rose softer for: housing & utilities (1.91 percent vs 2.25 percent in September); foodstuff (4.84 percent vs 5.42 percent); transportation, communication & financial services (1.51 percent vs 1.85 percent); and clothing (5.16 percent vs 5.65 percent). On the other hand, prices increased faster for education, recreation & sport (3.43 percent vs 3.41 percent), health (3.50 percent vs 3.25 percent) and prepared food, beverages, cigarette & tobacco (3.85 percent vs flat reading). Annual core inflation fell to 3.2 percent, below forecasts of 3.29 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.02 percent in October, after 0.27 percent drop in the prior month.

Indonesia's annual inflation rate increased to 3.39 percent in September 2019 from 3.49 percent in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 3.52 percent. Prices increased softer for: foodstuff (5.42 percent vs 5.81 percent in August); housing & utilities (2.25 percent vs 2.37 percent); education, recreation & sport (3.41 percent vs 3.48 percent), and health (3.25 percent vs 3.34 percent). Meantime, prices rose faster for both transportation, communication & financial services (1.85 percent vs 1.80 percent) and clothing (5.65 percent vs 5.18 percent). On the other hand, prepared food, beverages, cigarette & tobacco inflation was steady (at 3.67 percent). Annual core inflation came in at 3.32 percent, the highest since February 2017, and above forecasts of 3.29 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.27 percent in September, after 0.12 percent gain in the prior month, the first monthly decline since February.

Indonesia's annual inflation rate increased to 3.49 percent in August 2019 from 3.32 percent in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 3.54 percent. This was the highest inflation rate since December 2017, as prices increased faster for: foodstuff (5.81 percent vs 4.85 percent in July); clothing (5.18 percent vs 4.19 percent); education, recreation & sport (3.48 percent vs 3.30 percent), and health (3.34 percent vs 2.93 percent). On the other hand, inflation slowed for: housing & utilities (2.37 percent vs 2.40 percent); transportation, communication & financial services (1.80 percent vs 2.21 percent), and prepared food, beverages, cigarette & tobacco (3.67 percent vs 3.77 percent). Annual core inflation came in at 3.30 percent, the highest since March 2017, and above forecasts of 3.17 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.12 percent in August, easing from a 0.31 percent gain in the prior month, the lowest since March.

Indonesia's annual inflation rate inched higher to 3.32 percent in July 2019 from 3.28 percent in the previous month, slightly above market expectations of 3.27 percent. Prices increased at faster pace for: transportation, communication & financial services (2.21 percent vs 1.91 percent in June); clothing (4.19 percent vs 3.77 percent); and education, recreation & sport (3.30 percent vs 3.21 percent). On the other hand, inflation slowed for: housing & utilities (2.40 percent vs 2.42 percent); foodstuff (4.85 percent vs 4.91 percent); prepared food, beverages, cigarette & tobacco (3.77 percent vs 3.98 percent); and health (2.93 percent vs 3.02 percent). Annual core inflation came in at 3.18 percent, also above forecasts of 3.17 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.31 percent in July, slowing from a 0.55 percent gain in the prior month.

Indonesia's annual inflation rate declined to 3.28 percent in June 2019 from 3.32 percent in the previous month, but above market expectations of 3.18 percent. Prices rose at softer pace for both transportation, communication & financial services (1.91 percent vs 3.58 percent in May) and health (3.02 percent vs 3.10 percent). On the other hand, cost rose further for: housing & utilities (2.42 percent vs 2.39 percent); foodstuff (4.91 percent vs 4.14 percent); prepared food, beverages, cigarette & tobacco (3.98 percent vs 3.79 percent); clothing (3.77 percent vs 3.31 percent); and education, recreation & sport (3.21 percent vs 3.20 percent). Annual core inflation rose to 3.25 percent in June, the highest since April 2017 and also above forecasts of 3.12 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.55 percent in June, easing from a 0.68 percent gain in the prior month.