Statistics Indonesia reported Q2 GDP rose 5.29% YoY, above economists’ median forecast of 5.14% but below Q1’s 5.61%. Strong household consumption and investment underpinned growth amid a challenging external backdrop. Statistics Indonesia deputy head Edi Mahmud said all sectors except mining expanded. Manufacturing, agriculture, trade, construction and mining together account for 64% of GDP. The rupiah strengthened about 0.6%, while Indonesian equities and 10-year government bonds held earlier

The U.S. goods and services trade deficit narrowed 5.6% in June to $73.3 bln, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, as imports fell 1.8% and exports fell 0.9%. Trade data show net exports continued to drag on economic growth this quarter. Recent volatility in trade flows reflects shifting tariff policy, supply‑chain disruption from the Middle East war and large corporate investment in AI. The Supreme Court struck down many Trump‑era import tariffs in Q1, though the administration is pursuing other ways to impose duties. From 2025 into early this year AI spending drove a surge in imports of computers, peripherals and related parts; the June report shows imports of computers and semiconductors slowed, and broader capital‑goods imports including related equipment fell for the first time since September last year.

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