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        "id": 1668623,
        "msgid": "rupiah-strengthens-despite-world-bank-cutting-indonesias-2026-economic-growth-projection-1775793052",
        "date": "2026-04-10 09:56:00",
        "title": "Rupiah Strengthens Despite World Bank Cutting Indonesia's 2026 Economic Growth Projection",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian rupiah exhibited mixed movements, weakening to Rp17,082 per US dollar on Thursday but strengthening slightly to Rp17,083 on Friday morning, amid global economic uncertainties. The World Bank has revised down its forecast for Indonesia's 2026 GDP growth to 4.7% from 4.8%, citing external pressures like Middle East conflicts, US trade restrictions, and AI advancements, though this remains above the East Asia and Pacific region's 4.2% projection. In contrast, the Indonesian government remains optimistic, targeting 5.4-5.7% growth driven by domestic consumption, investments, and biodiesel programmes, highlighting resilience against geopolitical tensions affecting energy supplies.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, VIVA \u2013 The rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar is\npredicted to remain volatile but closed weaker in trading today.<\/p>\n<p>Based on data from the Jakarta Interbank Spot Dollar Rate (Jisdor) of\nBank Indonesia, the rupiah rate against the US dollar stood at Rp17,082\non Thursday, 9 April 2026. This position represented a weakening of 73\npoints from the previous rate of Rp17,009 on Wednesday\u2019s trading, 8\nApril 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in spot market trading on Friday, 10 April 2026, up to\n09:02 WIB, the rupiah was transacted at Rp17,083 per US dollar. This\nposition strengthened by 7 points or 0.04 percent from the previous\nlevel of Rp17,090 per US dollar.<\/p>\n<p>Economic and money market observer Ibrahim Assuaibi stated that the\nWorld Bank projects Indonesia\u2019s economic growth in 2026 at 4.7 percent,\ndown from the previous estimate of 4.8 percent. Despite the downward\nrevision, this figure is still higher than the growth projection for the\nEast Asia and Pacific (EAP) region, which stands at only 4.2\npercent.<\/p>\n<p>The economic outlook for the region is influenced by three main\nexternal factors: conflicts in the Middle East triggering rises in\nenergy prices, US trade restrictions and global policy uncertainties,\nand rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the OECD cut its projection for Indonesia\u2019s economic\ngrowth in 2026 to 4.8 percent from the previous 5 percent. This revision\ncomes amid increasing global pressures, particularly due to surges in\nenergy prices and geopolitical tensions.<\/p>\n<p>The pessimism from the World Bank and OECD contrasts with the\ngovernment\u2019s optimism, which projects strong growth for the 2026 economy\nin the range of 5.4\u20135.7 percent, driven by domestic consumption,\ninvestment, and the B50 biodiesel programme, with hopes of reaching 6\npercent through structural transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The focus is on food and energy sovereignty, prudent fiscal policies,\nand accelerating investments to maintain stability amid global\nuncertainties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe rupiah is volatile but closed weaker in the range of\nRp17,090\u2013Rp17,140,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>For information, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, and\nrenewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are clouding supply\nprospects. As a vital route carrying about one-fifth of global oil\nsupplies, it remains largely blocked, despite a temporary ceasefire\nbetween the United States and Iran.<\/p>",
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