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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.
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.
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The rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar weakened at the opening of trading on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) to around Rp16,977-Rp16,985 per US dollar. Analysts predict limited strengthening potential due to fiscal pressures and awaiting the Bank Indonesia meeting. Concerns over the budget deficit nearing the 3 percent limit add to currency volatility.