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Indonesian Rupiah Hits Record Low as Investors Weigh Dollar and MSCI Risks

The rupiah passed its previous reported low against the US dollar while Indonesian shares advanced in early trade and MSCI’s consultation remained open.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Jakarta, 12 November 2026 – The Indonesian rupiah fell to a record low in morning trade on 12 November, with one market reading at 18,204 rupiah per US dollar. That passed the previous reported low of 18,190 in early June. The Jakarta Composite Index rose about 0.8% at the same snapshot, while Indonesia’s 10-year government bond yield was near 7.62%.

The split matters for Asian investors because a gain in local share prices can be partly offset when holdings are translated into dollars. The currency was under pressure as investors weighed a stronger dollar and the risk that MSCI Inc. could reclassify Indonesia. The index provider has opened a consultation, not made a final decision about the country’s market status.

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    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.