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    "data": {
        "id": 1825050,
        "msgid": "rupiah-weakens-to-rp17-988-per-us-dollar-1782449440",
        "date": "2026-06-26 11:02:00",
        "title": "Rupiah Weakens to Rp17,988 per US Dollar",
        "author": "Thalatie Kaprina Yani",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian rupiah weakened to Rp17,988 against the US dollar on Friday, 26 June 2026, amid ongoing external pressures. The currency's movement reflects a combination of global dollar strength, commodity price fluctuations, and investor sentiment towards emerging market assets. Market participants are also monitoring domestic monetary policy signals and capital flows for further direction.",
        "content": "<p>The rupiah was recorded at Rp17,988 per US dollar on Friday, 26 June\n2026, marking a daily change of 0.25 per cent. This movement indicates\nthat pressure on the rupiah remains a market concern, particularly amid\nexternal dynamics influencing investor sentiment towards emerging market\nassets. The rupiah\u2019s exchange rate against the US dollar often moves in\nresponse to a combination of global and domestic factors, including the\ndirection of interest rates, commodity prices, and market risk\nperception.<\/p>\n<p>Pressure on the rupiah can be influenced by the US dollar\u2019s movement\nin global markets. When the dollar strengthens, emerging market\ncurrencies tend to face pressure as market participants seek assets\nperceived as safer. Conversely, positive sentiment towards the domestic\neconomy can help cushion the rupiah\u2019s depreciation.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the US dollar factor, global commodity prices are also an\nimportant variable. Changes in crude oil prices, for instance, can\naffect expectations regarding the trade balance, inflation, and foreign\nexchange requirements. These conditions ultimately shape the direction\nof dollar demand and supply in the domestic market.<\/p>\n<p>For businesses, a weaker rupiah has the potential to impact import\ncosts, especially for raw materials and capital goods paid for in US\ndollars. Meanwhile, exporters may benefit from the exchange rate when\nconverting dollar revenues into rupiah.<\/p>\n<p>Investors are also closely watching the direction of monetary policy\nand financial market stability. If volatility increases, the market will\nlikely await further signals from authorities regarding inflation\nconditions, capital flows, and exchange rate stabilisation\nstrategies.<\/p>\n<p>With the rupiah at Rp17,988 per US dollar, the market is expected to\ncontinue monitoring global and domestic sentiment in upcoming trading.\nThe rupiah\u2019s future direction will depend heavily on US dollar dynamics,\ncommodity prices, and market participants\u2019 response to Indonesia\u2019s\neconomic prospects.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/rupiah-weakens-to-rp17-988-per-us-dollar-1782449440",
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