Rupiah Weakens Past Rp18,000 Against US Dollar Amid BI Rate Stance
The Indonesian Rupiah has weakened past the Rp18,000 mark against the US Dollar, signaling a continued downward trend. This depreciation is largely attributed to Bank Indonesia's (BI) decision to maintain its policy interest rate, contrary to market expectations, which has reportedly prompted investors to sell Rupiah.
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