Perry Warjiyo, the governor of Indonesia's central bank, has resigned after serving since 2018.President Prabowo Subianto accepted his resignation, citing personal reasons.The move comes as Indonesia faces a weakening currency and economic challenges linked to the Middle East war.The rupiah has lost about 7% of its value since the conflict began, prompting Bank Indonesia to raise interest rates to 5.75%.The government has kept fuel prices subsidized despite rising costs, leading to protests over public spending.Consumer prices rose 3.34% in June, and the stock market has dropped a third in 2026.The interim governor, Destry Damayanti, will take over until a new leader is appointed.The resignation highlights the pressures on Indonesia's economy amid global instability.
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