JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The USD/IDR is steady at 8,990 as demand from importers persists, while exporters are waiting to sell some of their dollars above IDR9,000, dealers say.
“Inflows linked to portfolio investment are ebbing, likely because government bonds are already expensive,“ a dealer says. Government bond prices have been rising after Moody's last month upgraded Indonesia's credit worthiness to investment-grade level. Dealers tip a 8,980-9,000 range for the day.


