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Rupiah Weakens Against Dollar

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This topic isn't active right now. Last covered Jun 15, 2026. See today's headlines.

The Indonesian rupiah is nearing 18,000 against the US dollar, driven by rising global oil prices and fears of a widening deficit. Officials urge the public to sell dollars to support the rupiah, while debunking claims that Indonesia is abandoning the US dollar.

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Rupiah Strengthens, Investor Confidence Shows Signs of Recovery

Indonesia's currency, the Rupiah, is showing signs of sustained strength, with economists projecting further appreciation against the US dollar. Fakhrul Fulvian, Chief Economist at Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia, anticipates the Rupiah could reach the 17,500 level per dollar in the coming week, driven by renewed market confidence in the country's economic management. Fulvian noted that the Rupiah's โ€ฆ

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US-Iran peace hopes boost Rupiah

The Indonesian Rupiah saw a notable strengthening on Monday, June 15, 2026, opening at Rp 17,778 against the US dollar, marking a 0.46% gain. This appreciation is largely attributed to a surge in optiโ€ฆ