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news Scmp World 2026-06-17

Indonesia's rupiah rebounds, but rate hikes may hurt middle class

Indonesia's rupiah has recovered from a historic low, with its stock market and a sovereign wealth fund bond offering also showing strength. However, rising interest rates could strain the country's middle class.

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