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Market Brief
Indonesia’s local currency bond market traded mixed yesterday, with government bond yields moving within a narrow range of 1–5 bps across the curve. The benchmark 10-year yield declined by 5 bps to 6.80%. On the FX front, the Rupiah weakened to IDR17,394/USD from IDR17,337/USD previously. Secondary market activity softened, as outright transaction volumes in government securities fell to IDR18.8 trillion from IDR25.2 trillion in the prior session, while corporate bond turnover reached IDR9.5 trillion. Meanwhile, USD-denominated Indonesian sovereign bonds came under mild pressure, with yields on INDO-34 and INDO-54 rising by 2 bps each to 5.00% and 5.65%, respectively.
U.S. Treasury yields moved notably higher across the curve overnight, as renewed concerns over energy-driven inflation and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on global fixed income markets. By the close, yields on the 2-year, 5-year, 10-year, and 30-year Treasuries rose to 3.95% (+7 bps), 4.08% (+6 bps), 4.43% (+6 bps), and 5.01% (+5 bps), respectively. European sovereign yields followed suit, with 10-year yields rising to 3.09% (+5 bps) in Germany and 3.76% (+7 bps) in France. The sell-off was primarily driven by a sharp rebound in oil prices, with WTI approaching USD105/bbl amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East, including reports of missile interceptions and continued disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. These developments have heightened concerns over supply constraints and reinforced expectations of a sustained inflationary impulse, thereby exerting upward pressure on global yields. On the macro front, U.S. economic data remained relatively resilient. Factory orders increased by 1.5% MoM in March (vs. 0.5% consensus), supported by broad-based strength, particularly in core capital goods—a key proxy for business investment. However, the Senior Loan Officer Survey indicated tighter lending standards and weaker credit demand, suggesting some moderation in underlying economic momentum. Market attention is now shifting to the upcoming April nonfarm payrolls report, where job creation is expected to slow significantly to around 50–60k (from 178k previously), while the unemployment rate is projected to remain stable at 4.3%. Overall, the combination of elevated oil prices, resilient economic data, and a relatively hawkish Federal Reserve stance have driven Treasury yields higher, with markets remaining highly sensitive to energy price developments and incoming labor market data.
Indonesia’s bond market is likely to face near-term pressure in line with rising U.S. Treasury yields, amid elevated oil prices and persistent geopolitical risks. That said, the domestic backdrop remains relatively supportive, underpinned by moderating inflation. April CPI came in at 0.13% MoM and 2.42% YoY, easing from 0.41% MoM and 3.48% YoY in the previous month. Market focus will also turn to today’s 1Q GDP release (consensus: 5.40% YoY vs. 5.39% previously), where an in-line print is expected to have limited market impact, while any upside surprise could reinforce expectations of resilient growth. In addition, today’s sukuk auction will be closely monitored, as demand conditions will provide an important gauge of investor appetite under the current global environment.
Fixed Income News
• The Government of Indonesia is scheduled to hold a sukuk auction today, targeting an indicative issuance size of IDR12.0 trillion.
• PEFINDO has affirmed its idAA- ratings to PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (MEDC) and its outstanding bonds.
