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Indonesian markets react to hawkish Fed signals and Rupiah volatility
Indonesian financial markets experienced volatility at the start of September 2026, driven largely by hawkish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Warsh’s comments regarding inflation have heightened expectations for US interest rate hikes, impacting global currency trends and investor sentiment.
The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) showed mixed performance, with some sessions recording gains as the index tested resistance levels near 6,550. Market analysts note that while the index maintains a bullish structure, investors are closely monitoring domestic inflation data, trade balances, and the potential for a widening current account deficit due to rising energy costs.
The Rupiah has faced pressure, fluctuating around the 17,700 per US dollar mark. While some sessions saw slight strengthening due to US dollar corrections, the currency remains vulnerable to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the impact of high oil prices on Indonesia’s trade balance. Analysts suggest the Rupiah may remain volatile as markets await further economic indicators.
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Bank Indonesia · Destry Damayanti · Federal Reserve · IHSG · Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan · Indonesia Stock Exchange · Indonesian Stock Exchange · Kevin Warsh · PT Bank Central Asia Tbk · PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk · PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk · Rupiah
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The LQ45 index rose 0.038 points, an increase of 0.0059 percent, to 641.86.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rupiah depreciated 0.23 percent to the position of Rp17,725 per US dollar.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The IHSG is projected to be in a neutral to bullish phase during the first week of September 2026. ekbis.sindonews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives approved Destry Damayanti as the Governor-elect of Bank Indonesia for the 2026–2031 period.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The IHSG opened the trading week down 8.00 points, or 0.12 percent, to the 6,510.12 level.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicated the possibility of interest rate hikes if inflation does not return to the 2 percent target.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia imports approximately 1 million barrels of crude oil and refined products per day. en.tempo.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The non-oil and gas trade surplus decreased from US$ 15.27 billion in Q1 to US$ 12.14 billion in Q2 of 2026. en.tempo.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The oil and gas trade deficit reached US$ 10.2 billion during the second quarter of 2026. en.tempo.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia recorded a current-account deficit of US$ 12.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026. en.tempo.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Indonesian rupiah strengthened slightly to US$ 17,693 per dollar on August 28, 2026.