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Indonesian Rupiah Faces Mixed Outlook Amid Data Releases and US‑Iran De‑escalation
Analysts expect the Indonesian rupiah to fluctuate between Rp 17,950 and Rp 18,100 per U.S. dollar after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned strike on Iran, raising hopes for peace in the Middle East. Luk Leong of Doo Financial Futures said the geopolitical easing could limit the dollar’s safe‑haven appeal and allow modest rupiah gains.
At the same time, a series of domestic economic releases – including a projected trade‑balance deficit of $0.79 billion, month‑on‑month inflation of 0.1 % and year‑on‑year inflation of 3.2 % – are expected to put downward pressure on the currency. Ibrahim Assuaibi warned that upcoming data on the trade balance, consumer‑price index, foreign‑exchange reserves, manufacturing PMI and consumer‑confidence index could push the rupiah toward Rp 18,250‑18,300 per dollar. The currency closed at Rp 18,022 on 31 July 2026, and market participants are watching both the data and the geopolitical backdrop for cues on the next move.
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Bank Indonesia · Democratic Party · Donald Trump · Doo Financial Futures · Federal Reserve · Ibrahim Assuaibi · Indodax · Indonesia · Lukman Leong · Republican Party · United States · United States Congress
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bitcoin price remained stable on the Indonesian exchange Indodax after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The expected rupiah strengthening is attributed to hopes for peace in the Middle East after the attack cancellation. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · katadata.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Expectations of possible Federal Reserve rate cuts are supporting the rupiah outlook. ekbis.harianjogja.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesian market participants are watching trade balance, inflation, manufacturing PMI, foreign‑exchange reserves and consumer‑confidence data for further rupiah pressure. www.viva.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rupiah closed at Rp18,022 per U.S. dollar on 31 July 2026. ekbis.harianjogja.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled a planned military attack on Iran. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] Analysts expect the Indonesian rupiah to strengthen against the U.S. dollar to a range of Rp17,950‑Rp18,100 per dollar. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] Domestic data expected include a $0.79 billion trade‑balance deficit, 0.1 percent month‑on‑month inflation rise, and 3.2 percent year‑on‑year inflation. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] The rupiah closed at Rp 18,022 per U.S. dollar on 31 July 2026. ekbis.harianjogja.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] Analysts expect the rupiah to trade between Rp 17,950 and Rp 18,100 per U.S. dollar after the United States cancelled a planned attack on Iran. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] The projected trade‑balance deficit for June is $0.79 billion. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Upcoming Indonesian data releases on trade balance, consumer price index, foreign‑exchange reserves, manufacturing PMI and consumer‑confidence index could push the rupiah toward Rp 18,250‑18,300 per U ekonomi.republika.co.id