#Rupiah
Central Bank projects stronger rupiah, economic growth in 2026
Indonesian Central Bank (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo has expressed confidence that the Indonesian rupiah will strengthen next year, targeting an average exchange rate of Rp16,500 per US dollar, potentially even reaching Rp16,400 per US dollar.
Rupiah stagnant near Rp16,700 as market confidence remains weak
The Indonesian rupiah has yet to show signs of significant strengthening against the US dollar, with analyst suggesting that the currency’s stagnation reflects the market’s lingering doubts about Indonesia’s economic growth prospects.
Lawmakers urge caution, gradual transition in rupiah redenomination plan
Lawmakers have called on the government to take a cautious and well-planned approach to its long-discussed rupiah redenomination plan, warning that premature execution without adequate preparation could lead to confusion, price manipulation, and even inflationary shocks.
Central Bank pushes forward rupiah redenomination bill
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) confirms that the long-discussed plan to redenominate the rupiah has been incorporated into the government’s Medium-Term National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) 2025–2029, marking a significant step toward simplifying the national currency structure.
Government revives rupiah redenomination plan, targets completion by 2027
The government has officially revived its long-discussed plan to redenominate the rupiah, with the Finance Ministry including the initiative in its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan (Renstra), as stipulated under Finance Ministerial Regulation (PMK) No. 70/2025.
Rupiah weakens further, market braces for Rp17,000 per dollar
The rupiah continued its downward trajectory against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with analysts warning the local currency could soon breach the symbolic Rp17,000 mark if pressures persist.
Perry: Room to lower BI-Rate still open, focus on sustaining rupiah stability
Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank (BI), Perry Warjiyo, says that the room to lower the BI-Rate benchmark interest rate is still open in the future.