Analysts expected the rupiah to strengthen, supported by optimism in global markets and stronger-than-expected Indonesian third-quarter economic growth. The article links recent currency gains to a sharp fall in oil prices amid hopes for peace in the Middle East, and notes that investors were watching US employment data and post-election developments.
Lower oil prices can reduce Indonesia’s import and fiscal burdens, supporting the rupiah and lowering the local-currency cost of imported energy. The article is principally a currency outlook and does not identify a direct change in feed supply or demand.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 565 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 312 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.7% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -5.4% to +2.3%), and -1.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.