Indonesia central bank delivers surprise cut amid tariff concerns

Bank Indonesia lowers its benchmark rate by a quarter point to support growth

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Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo says the decision to lower the policy rate is consistent with the country's low inflation and the rupiah's stable exchange rate. © Reuters

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JAKARTA -- Indonesia's central bank announced a surprise cut to its policy rate on Wednesday, citing the need to accelerate the economy amid tariff threats.

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