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Rupiah Weakness Has Become Excessive, Indonesian Economist Warns
The rupiah has weakened beyond what the country’s long-term economic fundamentals justify.Business May 28, 2026 | 11:55 pm
Indonesia’s New Trade Regime and Rate Hike Deliver Double Blow to Markets
Business groups and economists warn Indonesia’s new centralized export policy could weaken investor confidence and slow economic activity.Business May 24, 2026 | 4:46 pm
Indonesia Posts $9.1 Billion Balance of Payments Deficit in First Quarter
Indonesia recorded a $9.1 billion balance of payments deficit in the first quarter as global uncertainty weighed on trade and capital flows.Business May 22, 2026 | 3:11 pm
Bank Indonesia Sees Sharp Rise in Non-Dollar Bilateral Transactions
Indonesia’s local currency transactions surged more than fourfold as businesses increasingly bypassed the US dollar in regional trade.Business May 22, 2026 | 2:32 pm
Bank Indonesia Allows Export Earnings Deposits in Non-US Currencies
Bank Indonesia has expanded allowable currencies for export earnings deposits, reducing reliance on the US dollar.Business May 22, 2026 | 1:42 pm
Foreign Investment in Bank Indonesia Securities Surges to Rp 221.6 Trillion
Foreign holdings in Bank Indonesia securities nearly doubled as higher yields attracted global investors despite rupiah volatility.Business May 20, 2026 | 7:32 pm
Indonesia Sees No Need to Revise 2026 Budget Outlook Despite Rupiah Pressure
Indonesia will keep its 2026 budget assumptions unchanged despite the rupiah weakening to around Rp 17,700 per US dollar.Business May 20, 2026 | 8:16 am
Rising US Treasury Yields Add Pressure on Rupiah, Economist Says
Higher US Treasury yields and rising investor concerns over Indonesia are adding pressure on the rupiah, an expert says.Business May 19, 2026 | 5:10 pm
Indonesia Cuts Dollar Purchase Limit to $25,000 to Defend Rupiah Effective in June
Indonesia will halve the limit for dollar purchases without underlying transactions as authorities seek to stabilize the rupiah.Business May 19, 2026 | 4:18 pm
Prabowo Set for Unusual DPR Session as Rupiah Slides Beyond Rp 17,700
President Prabowo will make a rare appearance before parliament as Indonesia faces a plunging rupiah and mounting market pressure.Business May 19, 2026 | 3:57 pm
Indonesia’s Q1 External Debt Rises to $434 Billion as Fiscal Pressure Mounts
Indonesia’s rising foreign debt and weakening rupiah are increasing pressure on fiscal space and external financing capacity.Business May 19, 2026 | 11:46 am
Indonesia to Inject Rp 2 Trillion Daily Into Bond Market to Support Rupiah
Indonesia plans daily bond market interventions to stabilize the rupiah as the currency weakens beyond Rp 17,600 per dollar.Business May 18, 2026 | 11:53 pm
Bank Indonesia Raises SRBI Returns to Counter Capital Outflows
Bank Indonesia said higher SRBI yields helped reverse foreign capital outflows amid global market volatility and rising oil prices.Business May 18, 2026 | 10:43 pm
Perry Warjiyo Predicts Rupiah Strengthening to Rp 16,200–16,800 per Dollar by Q3
Bank Indonesia expects the rupiah to strengthen in the third quarter as seasonal dollar demand pressures ease.Business May 18, 2026 | 5:17 pm
Indonesia’s External Debt Climbs to $434 Billion in Q1 2026
Indonesia’s external debt rose to $434 billion in Q1 2026, while the debt-to-GDP ratio eased to 29.5%.Business May 18, 2026 | 3:19 pm
Parliament Finance Chief Warns Against Relying on Market-Calming Rhetoric amid Rupiah Slide
A top lawmaker urged Bank Indonesia to take concrete steps to stabilize the rupiah as the currency nears record lows.Business May 17, 2026 | 10:42 pm
Analyst Warns Rupiah Could Weaken Beyond Rp 18,000 per Dollar This Month
A currency analyst warned the rupiah could weaken to Rp 18,000 per dollar amid rising oil prices and global tensions.Business May 15, 2026 | 1:06 pm
Jakarta Money Changer Sees Surge in Transactions as Rupiah Falls Beyond Rp 17,500
The rupiah’s slide beyond Rp 17,500 per dollar is driving higher foreign-exchange activity across Jakarta.Business May 14, 2026 | 9:51 pm
Hajj Season and Foreign Debt Payments Add Pressure on Rupiah, Bank Indonesia Says
Bank Indonesia says seasonal dollar demand and Middle East tensions temporarily pushed the rupiah to record lows.Business May 12, 2026 | 11:33 pm
Weakening Rupiah Forces Indonesian Businesses to Delay Expansion Plans
Around 70% of manufacturing raw materials in Indonesia are still imported, while raw materials account for roughly 55% of production costs.Business May 12, 2026 | 6:08 pm
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