Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Market Reopening
Jakarta markets reopen to face record-low rupiah and bear market equity valuations.
ETF Slide
U.S.-listed Indonesia ETF drops 2% as Iran war tensions escalate.
Rating Outlook Cut
Global agencies downgrade Indonesia's credit outlook amid fiscal concerns.
Holiday Closure
Indonesian markets close for the week-long Lebaran holiday.
Sovereignty Debate
Domestic critics and think tanks like CELIOS raise alarms over the loss of regulatory autonomy.
Government Defense
Minister Airlangga Hartarto labels the deal a 'win-win' to protect 20 million textile jobs.
Supreme Court Ruling
US Supreme Court strikes down the legal basis for the 32% tariff threat used to leverage the deal.
Agreement Signed
President Prabowo Subianto signs the reciprocal trade deal in Washington.
Market Peak
Jakarta Composite Index reaches its annual high before entering a steady decline.
The escalating conflict in Iran has severely disrupted Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing major Asian economies to pivot back to coal. This shift, driven by energy security imperatives, threatens to derail regional decarbonization goals while highlighting the fragility of global maritime energy corridors.
Indonesian markets reopen following a week-long holiday to face a confluence of geopolitical instability and domestic economic pressures. With the Jakarta Composite Index in bear market territory and the rupiah at record lows, investors are navigating shifting headlines regarding the Iran conflict and potential credit downgrades.
President Prabowo Subianto's new trade agreement with the United States faces intense domestic scrutiny following a US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the tariff threats used to leverage the deal. The lopsided agreement imposes over 200 regulatory obligations on Indonesia in exchange for just nine from the US, raising concerns over national sovereignty.
Indonesia's decision to backtrack on scheduled coal plant closures has cast doubt on the $20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). This policy shift highlights the growing tension between immediate energy security and international decarbonization commitments in emerging markets.