# Rupiah’s Advance at Risk as Fiscal, Rate Pressures Linger

> Bloomberg reports that the rupiah has gained about 1.5% against the dollar since early August, making it Southeast Asia's best performer, but that the gains may fade. BNP Paribas sees the currency weakening to 17,900 per dollar by year-end. The outlook is shaped by fiscal and rate pressures.

- Date: 2026-10-01 · published 2026-10-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Indonesia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17776-rupiah-s-advance-at-risk-as-fiscal-rate-pressures-linger
- Commodities: [Indonesian Rupiah (IDR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDIDR.md)

## Why it matters

A forecast weaker rupiah would modestly raise Indonesian import costs for feed ingredients, while the currency's recent stability limits near-term pressure. The effect on global feed prices is minimal.

## Sources

- bloomberg.com: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-21/rupiah-s-advance-at-risk-as-fiscal-rate-pressures-linger

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