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Bank Indonesia Holds Rate as MSCI Shock Threatens Rupiah

Bloomberg Markets·October 21, 2026·1 min read

Bank Indonesia held its benchmark interest rate unchanged, choosing to rely on targeted measures to support the rupiah amid market volatility triggered by MSCI Inc.'s double-downgrade threat. The decision aims to stabilize the currency without resorting to rate hikes, as investors weigh the impact of potential index changes.

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