# Why is Indonesian Rupiah strengthening despite record Current Account Deficit?

> The rupiah strengthened even as Indonesia posted a record Q2 current-account deficit of US$12.49 billion, with the trade surplus shrinking to US$1.32 billion. Support came from Chinese fiscal policy pledges and Bank Indonesia's steady 5.75% rate.

- Date: 2026-08-21 · published 2026-08-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Indonesia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18213-why-is-indonesian-rupiah-strengthening-despite-record-current-account-deficit
- Commodities: [Indonesian Rupiah (IDR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDIDR.md)

## Why it matters

Currency strength lowers the rupiah cost of imported feed grains and meal, but the widening deficit creates a risk of reversal if oil prices rise again. Feed buyers should watch the balance of payments.

## Read by commodity

- USDIDR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- fxstreet.com: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/indonesian-rupiah-advances-despite-record-current-account-deficit-202608210500

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