Indonesian central bank head says current focus is on rupiah stability

BY Reuters | ECONOMIC | 11/06/24 02:08 AM EST

JAKARTA, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Indonesian central bank governor Perry Warjiyo said on Wednesday that there is still a room for rate cut with inflation remaining low, though in short-term the focus is on rupiah stability.

The governor also said that indications the Republican candidate Donald Trump could win the U.S. election may see the U.S. dollar strengthen and that could pressure emerging market currencies, including Indonesia.

(Reporting by Stefanno Sulaiman; Editing by John Mair)

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