Back 20 Jan 2026

Indonesian rupiah drops to record on central bank autonomy woes ​  

Summary

The Indonesian rupiah hit a record low due to concerns about central bank autonomy and fiscal worries. President Prabowo Subianto’s nomination of his nephew for a Bank Indonesia deputy governor position and potential revisions to the central bank’s charter have added to investor concerns.

https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/currencies/indonesian-rupiah-drops-record-central-bank-autonomy-woes