The rupiah opened 0.03% weaker at Rp18,075 per US dollar after closing Monday at Rp18,070, while the dollar index edged higher. Indonesia’s foreign-exchange earnings rule was also in focus; officials said business groups welcomed clearer requirements for keeping and using export proceeds domestically.
If exporters retain or convert more foreign currency domestically, the rule could increase local FX availability and support the rupiah, although the impact depends on actual implementation. The opening move itself was small and reflected routine currency trading.
After 215 past bearish policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -4.4% to +3.3%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 210 past bearish policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -3.8% to +3.2%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 15 past bearish policy events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.5% over 5 sessions (27% higher; middle half -0.7% to +0.0%), and -0.0% over 20.
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