Rupiah weakens to Rp17.977 per U.S. dollar on Monday morning
Markets are now awaiting Bank Indonesia's July 22 policy meeting, with the benchmark rate expected to rise to 6 percent.
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Rupiah closes stronger at Rp18,091 per US dollar after S&P holds BBB
Markets are still waiting for US June inflation data and a Fed speech, while surging oil prices limit the rupiah's gains.
Series: Indonesia · Sovereign Credit Rating · 3 chapters since Jul 13Rupiah weakens 25 points Monday morning to Rp18.090 per dollar
Oil prices jumped after US-Iran attacks, pressuring the rupiah; analysts see it trading between Rp18.000 and Rp18.150.
Merak ferry operators seek higher fares after costs jump
Gapasdap says fares remain 31.8 percent below HPP since the 2019 review, while ship oil prices have risen as much as 60 percent.
Bank Indonesia raises BI-Rate 25 bps to 5.75 percent
The benchmark rate has risen 100 bps in four weeks as Bank Indonesia seeks to draw capital inflows and curb pressure on the rupiah.
Prabowo summons Agriculture Minister as 100 mills still hold down FFB prices
The government has written to the national police chief about 274 companies suspected of suppressing prices, even as 90 percent of FFB prices have normalized.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
CIPS says UMKM under pressure after Pertamax price hike
Small businesses face a double hit from weaker household spending and higher import raw material costs, CIPS warns.
Antara News, Tribunnews +1
Rupiah strengthens to Rp17.930 on BI-Rate at 5.50 percent
Markets see the rate increase as drawing foreign interest, even as the dollar stays firm after stronger-than-expected U.S. PPI data.
Antara News, Republika +1
Dasco urges residents to sell dollars as rupiah hits 17,941
The rupiah touched a record low of 18,201 on June 8, while the government has promised stabilization steps this week.
Government grants Rp2,000/kg soybean subsidy via Bulog
The initial phase covers 250,000 tons to curb tofu and tempeh producers' costs as the rupiah weakens against the US dollar.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Bank Indonesia raises BI Rate to 5.5% in emergency step
The 25-basis-point off-cycle move is the first in eight years as reserves also come under pressure from market intervention.
Earlier: Rupiah opens weaker at Rp17.995 per dollar, near 18,000Series: Indonesian Rupiah · Exchange Rate Slide · 5 chapters since Jun 3Philippines signs US$350 million barter deal for textiles, steel
The scheme swaps abaca fiber and iron ore without US dollar payments, worth about Rp6,29 trillion a year.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Bahlil eases 2026 coal output above 600 million ton target
The increase will be tied to a revised RKAB and used only if global prices are seen as favorable.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Rupiah hits Rp18.000 per dollar, weakest on record
Rising energy prices and capital outflows are adding pressure on Indonesia's trade balance, stocks and investor sentiment.
Earlier: Rupiah hits Rp 18.015 per dollar as DPR urges quick actionSeries: Indonesia · Rupiah Slide · 7 chapters since Jun 4Rupiah weakens, businesses delay expansion, seek new markets
Firms are also lengthening production timelines, booking ships earlier and diversifying export routes to reduce risk.
Rupiah Tops Rp18,000 per Dollar, Minister Rejects 1998 Echo
The government is preparing closer fiscal-monetary coordination to attract inflows and preserve banking liquidity.
Republika, Antara News
Purbaya: Foreign inflows hit Rp32.8 trillion as rupiah draws focus
In Q2, foreign inflows reached Rp60.9 trillion, led by Rp99.9 trillion in SRBI, even as stocks saw outflows.
Bloomberg, Republika