Indonesian Rupiah Hits 18,000 Against US Dollar: Causes, Impacts, and Economic Outlook

The Indonesian economy is currently navigating a period of heightened sensitivity as the rupiah faces sustained downward pressure against the U.S. Dollar. In recent trading sessions, the currency has breached the psychological threshold of Rp 16,000 to Rp 18,000 per dollar, a movement that has prompted significant scrutiny from market analysts and policymakers alike. While … Read more

Dasco’s BEI Visit Sparks Market Turmoil: Will IHSG Recovery Follow as OJK & Danantara Step In?

Indonesia Stock Market Plunge: DPR Delegation Visits BEI as IHSG Falls Over 6% Amid Trading Halt By Dr. Olivia Bennett May 19, 2026 • Business JAKARTA — Indonesia’s financial markets faced unprecedented volatility on Tuesday as the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) plummeted more than 6%, prompting a trading halt at the Indonesia Stock Exchange … Read more