BI JISDOR Rupiah Edges Up, but Remains Near the Rp18,000 Mark (July 16, 2026)
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Data from Bank Indonesia's Jakarta Interbank Spot Dollar Rate (JISDOR) showed that the U.S. dollar exchange rate against the Indonesian rupiah stood at Rp18,041 at the close of trading on Thursday (July 16, 2026).
The rupiah strengthened 0.12% from the previous trading day's Rp18,064 per U.S. dollar, marking its third consecutive day of gains, as shown in the chart.
According to Katadata, the rupiah's movement on Thursday was driven by several external factors, including U.S. producer inflation data, which pointed to easing price pressures.
In an analysis published on Thursday (July 16, 2026), economist and currency and commodity analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly fell 0.3% in June, below market expectations for no monthly change.
According to Ibrahim, the data reinforced market expectations that inflationary pressures in the United States are easing, reducing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in the near term.
Domestically, the Indonesian government is preparing a range of fiscal measures and market policies to contain inflation, particularly from volatile food prices and rising industrial production costs.
These measures are aimed at maintaining food price stability while mitigating the impact of higher packaging costs, which have also contributed to rising food prices.
Meanwhile, positive sentiment also came from Bank Indonesia, which said its independence continues to be recognized by international credit rating agencies.
This was reflected in the latest report by S&P Global Ratings, which reaffirmed confidence in the independence of Indonesia's central bank.
"As a result, the monetary authority can implement policies that are beneficial for Indonesia's economy. Bank Indonesia remains committed to strengthening its monetary, macroprudential, and payment system policy mix to maintain stability while supporting sustainable economic growth," Ibrahim said.
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| Gini rasio (Sem2) | 0,38 | 0.00 | |
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