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        "id": 1661620,
        "msgid": "rupiah-closes-at-17-105-per-us-dollar-1775602284",
        "date": "2026-04-07 17:09:25",
        "title": "Rupiah Closes at 17,105 per US Dollar",
        "author": "",
        "source": "TEMPO_ID_BISNIS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian rupiah closed sharply lower at 17,105 per US dollar on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, amid strengthening of the dollar index due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Iran's rejection of a ceasefire proposal and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts predict further weakening to between 17,100 and 17,150 per dollar, exacerbated by global oil price surges that strain Indonesia's fiscal position through higher fuel import costs and ineffective energy subsidy schemes. This situation highlights the vulnerability of Indonesia's economy to international conflicts and the need for targeted subsidy reforms to mitigate fiscal pressures.",
        "content": "<p>The exchange rate of the rupiah fell to 17,105 per US dollar at the\nclose of trading on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. Director of PT Traze Andalan\nFutures, Ibrahim Assuaibi, predicts that the rupiah will close weaker in\nthe range of Rp 17,100-Rp 17,150 per US dollar tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ibrahim, one of the reasons for the strengthening of the\nUS dollar index is that investors are preparing for the potential\nescalation of conflict in the Middle East ahead of the deadline set by\nUS President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDisruptions to tanker traffic in recent weeks have tightened supply\nexpectations and increased risk premiums across the oil markets,\u201d said\nIbrahim in a written statement on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ibrahim explained that Iran rejected the 45-day ceasefire proposal.\nIran called for a permanent cessation of hostilities, binding guarantees\nagainst future attacks, lifting of sanctions, and compensation for\ndamages.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, on the domestic front, Ibrahim said economists assess that\ncommodity-based subsidy designs open loopholes for consumption by\naffluent groups. \u201cThe energy subsidy scheme, which is not yet on target,\nis in the spotlight amid the global oil price surge,\u201d said Ibrahim.<\/p>\n<p>Ibrahim assessed that the surge in world oil prices due to global\nconflicts is a severe blow to Indonesia\u2019s fiscal condition amid high\ndependence on fuel imports. Because, price increases far above the state\nbudget assumptions enlarge the energy subsidy burden. However, on the\nother hand, the government\u2019s fiscal space is deemed increasingly limited\nto dampen such volatility.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/rupiah-closes-at-17-105-per-us-dollar-1775602284",
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