Rupiah Slides to 16,970 as Iran-Israel War Uncertainty Rattles Markets

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The rupiah exchange rate at the opening of trading in Jakarta, Monday, March 16, 2026, weakened by 12 points or 0.07 percent to Rp16,970 per U.S. dollar. In the previous closing, ...

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