• The Indonesian benchmark series of LCY government bond moved lower on July 9, with the 10-yr benchmark yield surged by +2.02 bps to 7.03%, while the 2-yr yield rose by +1.39 bps to 6.68%.
• The IDR appreciated against the USD on Tuesday, reversing an earlier decline. The USD/IDR exchange rate fell by -0.03%, reaching 16,250.
• In Tuesday’s SUN auction, investors secured IDR24.0tn in winning bids from a total of IDR48.3tn. The series auctioned included new issuances of SPN03241009 and SPN12250710 along with the reopening of FR0101, FR0100, FR0098, FR0097, and FR0102. Notably, FR0100 achieved the highest awarded bid, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.94, securing IDR8.65tn from a total bid of IDR16.74tn.
• Bank Indonesia expects retail sales in June 2024 to rise, with the Real Sales Index (IPR) hitting 232.8, a +4.4% YoY increase. Growth is fueled by household equipment, clothing, food, beverages, and tobacco. Additionally, sales are projected to rise +2.1% MoM during Iduladha and the school holiday.
• In Tuesday's Indo-GB series trading, FR0100 and FR0098 garnered notable interest in outright transactions, with the highest trade volumes of IDR12.11tn and IDR11.30tn, respectively. Additionally, FR0100, PBS032, and FR0097 were the most actively traded series.
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