JAKARTA -- Indonesia's central bank announced a surprise cut to its policy rate by a quarter point to 5.75% on Wednesday, citing the need to move the economy and to ensure inflation remains under control.
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Bank Indonesia surprises with first rate cut since September
Central bank lowers its benchmark by 25 basis points to 5.75%
Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo arrives for a news conference on Wednesday. © Reuters
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