Indonesia president sacks finance minister mid-meeting, names deputy as replacement

President Prabowo Subianto abruptly dismissed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on Monday, replacing him with deputy Suahasil Nazara. The move surprised markets and is seen as an attempt to restore trust in financial policies, though it signals potential instability in economic governance. Purbaya stated he was half-expecting the decision, indicating possible policy disagreements.