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        "id": 1768531,
        "msgid": "us-dollar-hits-rp17-800-purbaya-it-doesnt-make-sense-1779884320",
        "date": "2026-05-27 17:15:59",
        "title": "US Dollar Hits Rp17,800, Purbaya: 'It Doesn't Make Sense!'",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has criticised the rupiah's current weakness against the US dollar, stating it is illogical given Indonesia's strong economic fundamentals. Despite robust growth, controlled inflation, and a manageable current account deficit, global uncertainty has driven the dollar higher, pressuring the rupiah. The government and Bank Indonesia have taken steps to stabilise the currency, with further measures expected to strengthen the rupiah significantly.",
        "content": "<p>Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has said the current rupiah\nexchange rate is illogical, implying it should be stronger than the\npresent level of Rp17,800 per US dollar. \u2018Actually, it doesn\u2019t make\nsense,\u2019 Purbaya said at the Directorate General of Taxes office,\nMinistry of Finance, on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Economic fundamentals\nare evident in growth exceeding 5%, inflation within target, and a\ncontrolled current account deficit. However, a significant strengthening\nof the US dollar due to global uncertainty has weakened the rupiah and\nmany other currencies. Both the government and Bank Indonesia have\nimplemented measures to curb the depreciation, including controlling the\nsupply of US dollars domestically. \u2018Further government actions will\nsignificantly help the rupiah rise,\u2019 he added. Purbaya noted increasing\nforeign investor activity in the country, which bodes well for\nsustaining investor confidence.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-dollar-hits-rp17-800-purbaya-it-doesnt-make-sense-1779884320",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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