Istana denies Purbaya resignation rumor, no cabinet reshuffle yet
The denial comes as the rupiah crossed Rp18.000 per U.S. dollar, while the 2026 state budget still assumes Rp16.500.
Bloomberg, Antara News +1
Subject
#Bank Indonesia
Asian authorities move to defend currencies as dollar pressure mounts
Why it matters: The won and rupiah led regional losses as officials in South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, India and the Philippines stepped up defenses.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
Rupiah hits record low of Rp18.050 per dollar, import pressure rises
Higher import costs could lift prices of food, electronics and energy, while the government speeds domestic oil output plans.
Rupiah breaches 18,015 per dollar as IHSG falls 3.04%
The weak currency is expected to strain import-dependent industries, from pharmaceuticals to automotive, by raising input costs.
IHSG closes down 4.2% at 5,594.77 at week’s end
The rupiah settled at Rp18.049 per U.S. dollar as markets tracked the APBN deficit and talk of an emergency BI meeting.
Antara News, Republika
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
Rupiah closes at Rp18.049 per dollar as RI stocks fall nearly 4%
DPR passed a revision expanding Bank Indonesia's mandate and oversight, stoking market concerns over central bank independence.
Antara News, Channel News Asia +1