Indonesia's Prabowo Minimizes Rupiah Drop Impact on Households
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Indonesia's government is injecting Rp 2 trillion daily into the bond market to support the rupiah, which hit a record low against major currencies. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto continues to downplay the immediate impact of the rupiah's fall on Indonesian households despite concerns about rising import costs and inflation. The government's intervention aims to stabilize the currency and ease pressure on the economy amid ongoing currency weakness.
Reported Facts
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- •On May 19, 2026, Indonesia's rupiah reached a new record low against major currencies.
- •The Indonesian government announced a daily injection of Rp 2 trillion into the bond market starting May 19, 2026.
- •Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto stated on May 17, 2026, that the rupiah's fall has limited immediate impact on household finances.
- •President of Indonesia also downplayed the day-to-day effects of the rupiah's weakness on May 18, 2026.
- •The rupiah's depreciation increases the cost of imports, which could raise inflation and affect household budgets.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Indonesian government continues daily bond market injections then the rupiah may stabilize, reducing inflationary pressure and easing cost-of-living increases for Indonesian households.
Market Exposure
CurrencyIDR/USDDownward Pressure
The rupiah's record low against the US dollar reflects ongoing depreciation pressure, affecting currency markets.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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Primary Sources (4)
CNChannel News AsiaIndonesia rupiah hits new record low; president downplays day-to-day impact of currency weaknessREGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopIndonesia’s rupiah sinks to record low as Prabowo shrugs off rout fearsREGIONALJakarta PostGovt to inject Rp 2 trillion a day into bond market to shore up rupiahREGIONAL