Indonesia cuts key rate, buys bonds to soften coronavirus impact

Move aimed at supporting growth despite no cases confirmed in country

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Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo presided over 100 basis points of cuts to its key rate last year. © Reuters

SHOTARO TANI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesia's central bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months, as concerns grow over the impact of the new coronavirus on the economy.

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