Rupiah Weakens Against Dollar Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation and Rising Oil Prices
The Indonesian Rupiah experienced a slight depreciation against the US Dollar, pressured by speculation of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike and surging oil prices, which are weakening most regional currencies.
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