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Rupiah strengthens amid weak US economic data
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The rupiah strengthened 0.16 percent to Rp16.665 per US dollar at Wednesday's market open, alongside weakening US economic data. Market participants await Bank Indonesia's Board of Governors meeting announcement, expected to hold the policy rate at 4.75 percent. Domestic inflation slowed to 2.72 percent year-on-year in November 2025.
Bank Indonesia has clarified that new forex transaction rules do not cap cash US dollar purchases at US$50,000 per actor per month, but lower the threshold for requiring underlying documents from US$100,000 to US$50,000. The policy takes effect from April 1, 2026, to support rupiah stability.
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The rupiah rebounded at Thursday's market opening in Jakarta on January 22, 2026, reversing the previous day's weakening toward Rp17,000 per US dollar. The gain was driven by market euphoria over Bank Indonesia's decision to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 4.75 percent, alongside government fiscal measures for economic recovery. Analysts forecast trading in the Rp16,900-Rp16,950 range.
The rupiah strengthened by 10 points to Rp16.706 per US dollar at the opening of trading on Monday morning in Jakarta. This gain was driven by easing concerns over the AI speculative bubble in the US stock market. Additionally, Bank Indonesia's announcement of a current account surplus supported the positive movement.