USD/IDR seen navigating within 14,260-14,360 near term – UOB

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USD/IDR is now forecast to remain consolidative between 14,260 and 14,360, according to Quek Ser Leang at UOB Group’s Global Economics & Markets Research.

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“USD/IDR traded between 14,275 and 14,325 last week, narrower than our expected consolidation range of 14,240/14,380. The relatively quiet price actions suggest that USD/IDR could continue to consolidate, expected to be within a range of 14,260 and 14,360.”

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