Indonesia Stocks, Rupiah Plummet on MSCI Downgrade Fears; Govt Accelerates Market Reforms
Indonesia's Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) and the rupiah plummeted due to concerns over a potential downgrade by MSCI. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto acknowledged the announcement came earlier than expected and pledged to accelerate market reforms.
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