Indonesian Stocks Plunge 11.6% Under Prabowo, Recalling 1998 Crisis
The Indonesia Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) plunged 11.57% on October 16, 2026, marking one of the steepest daily drops in its history under President Prabowo's administration, reminiscent of the 1998 financial crisis during Suharto's era.
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