Public Consumption Starts to Flatten, BI Pushes Domestics Economy

Bank Indonesia’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose to 118.5 in August 2026. However, the share of income spent on consumption grew to 74.2%, while savings dropped to 15.8%. Economists advise shifting policy focus toward accelerating real investments and easing industrial bottlenecks rather than relying on short-term consumption stimulus.