The Executive American

Rupiah

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Indonesian rupiah symbol plummeting in value against the dollar amidst a chaotic stock market selloff, with the Indonesian flag in the background.
Markets

Indonesia central bank raises rates to counter market selloff

Indonesia's rupiah has plummeted to a record low of over 18,000 to the dollar, prompting an emergency 25-basis-point interest rate hike from its central bank, according to Reuters .

David Chen·June 9, 2026
Indonesian officials desperately try to stabilize the falling Rupiah currency as it plummets against the US dollar, highlighting economic instability.
Wealth

Indonesian officials vow to stabilize Rupiah as it hits Rp18,000

The Indonesian rupiah breached Rp 18,000 per US dollar on Thursday, marking an 8% loss this year and cementing its position as Asia's worst-performing currency, per The Jakarta Post.

Samuel Holloway·June 6, 2026