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Rupiah Gains as June Inflation Hits Target, Policy Steady

7/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rupiah rose against the U.S. dollar on July 1, 2026 after June inflation met the central bank’s target range.
June CPI rose 0.44%, beating the 0.3% forecast.
Core inflation reached 2.76% year-on-year, above the 2.6% expectation.
Bank Indonesia, which targets 2%-4% overall and 1.5%-3.5% core inflation, will keep policy unchanged.
Analysts say the data lowers odds of aggressive rate hikes and near-term cuts, with food, beverage and housing costs squeezing lower-income households.

History

Historical Context

During the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the IMF pledged a $23 billion rescue while Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia let the rupiah float, sending the currency from about 2,600 per dollar to over 11,000 by early 1998. After decades of inflation targeting, June 2026 inflation fell to 0.44%, allowing the rupiah to strengthen again, echoing the earlier volatility.

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Story summary

Rupiah rose against the U.S. dollar on July 1, 2026 after June inflation met the central bank’s target range.
June CPI rose 0.44%, beating the 0.3% forecast.
Core inflation reached 2.76% year-on-year, above the 2.6% expectation.
Bank Indonesia, which targets 2%-4% overall and 1.5%-3.5% core inflation, will keep policy unchanged.
Analysts say the data lowers odds of aggressive rate hikes and near-term cuts, with food, beverage and housing costs squeezing lower-income households.

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