Rupiah Closes Weaker at Rp17,382 per US Dollar as Market Watches Rising Debt and Middle East Conflict
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The rupiah closed down by 49 points at Rp17,382 per US dollar in trading on Friday, May 8, 2026, from Rp17,359 per US dollar previously, amid market concerns over Indonesia’s domestic fiscal condition as well as external pressure from the strengthening US dollar. Currency and commodity analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said the rupiah’s […]
