BI Governor: Maintaining Rupiah Stability is Top Priority Amid Depreciation Concerns
Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Destry Damayanti addressed concerns about the rupiah potentially depreciating to IDR 22,000 per US dollar, emphasizing that maintaining economic stability is the top priority. She stated that domestic economic fundamentals are relatively good, and market supply, demand, and perception influence the rupiah's movement.
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