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Bank Indonesia unexpectedly held its policy rate at 4.75% on Wednesday, against market expectations of a fourth straight cut. The bank said it would prioritise supporting the rupiah, and the article notes a weak response to stimulus and slow credit growth.
Holding rates high keeps Indonesian borrowing costs elevated and slows feed and livestock investment. It also supports the rupiah, which lowers imported feed costs, so the net effect on feed prices is limited.
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