• The Indonesian benchmark series of LCY government bond were mixed on June 19, with the 10-yr benchmark yield lowered by -5.07 bps to 7.12%, while the 2-yr yield surged by +5.17 bps to 6.70%.
• The IDR appreciated against the USD on Wednesday (USD/IDR fell by -0.21% to 16,365). The rupiah received a double boost, buoyed by Indonesia's record-extending 49th month of trade surplus and a weaker US dollar (DXY) closing at 105.25.
• Indonesia's trade surplus narrowed to USD2.93bn in May 2024, down from USD 3.56bn in April. Despite the decline, exports maintained their positive momentum, rising +2.50% YoY to USD22.33bn. Meanwhile, imports saw an -8.83% YoY decline to USD19.40bn.
• The SBSN auction on Wednesday saw tepid demand, garnering total bids of IDR16.33tn, down from IDR26.20tn previously. Meanwhile, the PBS032 secured the highest awarded amount of IDR2.95tn, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 1,57, out of a total awarded sum of IDR8.05tn.
• In Wednesday's Indo-GB series trading, FR0100 and FR0081 attracted notable interest in outright transactions, with the highest trade volumes of IDR5.66tn and IDR2.59tn, respectively. Additionally, FR0100, FR0097, and FR0081 were the most actively traded series.