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Market Brief
Indonesia’s local currency bond market closed on a mixed tone, with government bond yields shifting within a narrow range of 1–6 bps across the curve. The benchmark 10-year yield edged down by 1 bp to 6.79%. In the FX market, the Rupiah weakened modestly to IDR17,243/USD from IDR17,211/USD in the previous session. Secondary market activity improved notably, with outright transaction volumes in government securities rising to IDR41.3 trillion (vs. IDR22.9 trillion previously), while corporate bond turnover reached IDR5.2 trillion. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s USD-denominated sovereign bonds traded largely sideways, with yields on INDO-31 and INDO-54 unchanged at 4.54% and 5.59%, respectively.
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher across most tenors, reflecting continued pressure from geopolitical risks and elevated energy prices. By the close, yields on the 2Y, 5Y, 10Y, and 30Y stood at 3.84% (+4 bps), 3.98% (+3 bps), 4.35% (+1 bp), and 4.94% (-1 bp), respectively. Treasuries remained under pressure as oil prices hovered near USD100/bbl, amid persistent uncertainty surrounding U.S.–Iran negotiations and the outlook for the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran reportedly proposed reopening the waterway in exchange for an end to blockades and broader hostilities, the absence of any commitment on its nuclear program has tempered market optimism, leaving doubts over the durability of any potential resolution. Elevated oil prices continue to reinforce concerns over a renewed global inflation impulse. On the macro front, U.S. consumer sentiment showed a modest improvement, with the Conference Board index rising to 92.8 in April (vs. 89.2 consensus; previous: 92.2), supported by resilient labor market perceptions and improved income expectations. In contrast, housing indicators pointed to softer momentum, with the FHFA House Price Index flat in February (+0.2%), while Case-Shiller home price growth moderated to 0.9% YoY (vs. 1.2% consensus). Market attention is increasingly turning to central bank developments ahead of a heavy policy calendar. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates unchanged, with investors closely monitoring forward guidance in what could potentially be Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Fed Chair. Similarly, the ECB and BOE are also anticipated to hold policy rates steady, although policymakers have begun to acknowledge upside inflation risks linked to energy markets. In Europe, sovereign yields moved higher in tandem, with 10-year yields rising to 3.07% (+4bps) in Germany, 5.00% (+3bps) in the UK, and 3.72% (+3bps) in France.
In the near term, Indonesian bonds are likely to remain biased defensively, as the rebound in global oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on external risk sentiment. In the absence of strong domestic catalysts, market direction is expected to be driven primarily by global developments. As such, Indonesian bonds are likely to trade cautiously within a relatively tight range, with investors maintaining a wait-and-see stance.
Fixed Income News
• Indonesia’s latest government bond auction garnered robust demand, with total bids reaching IDR75.0 trillion.
• PEFINDO has assigned an idA- rating with a stable outlook to PT Wulandari Bangun Laksana Tbk (BSBK).
