Indonesian Rupiah Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Middle East Tensions
The Indonesian Rupiah opened weaker against the US Dollar on Friday, October 23, 2026, trading at Rp18,062 per USD. Analysts attribute the slight depreciation to global risk-off sentiment driven by escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions and concerns over France's fiscal situation.
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