Asian currencies weaken in thin holiday trade as rupiah falls ahead of rate decision
Asian currencies weakened in thin holiday trade as the rupiah fell before a central bank meeting. Thai stocks rose on optimism following recent elections.
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Emerging Asian FX markets weakened on February 18, 2026, as thin, holiday-curbed trading sessions left regional currencies vulnerable to modest order flows. The rupiah in Indonesia 
ID depreciated ahead of a highly anticipated policy meeting by Bank Indonesia , reflecting a cautious atmosphere across the region. Reduced liquidity and heightened policy uncertainty are currently amplifying foreign exchange moves, which in turn affect regional asset prices and investor positioning.
ID depreciated ahead of a highly anticipated policy meeting by Bank Indonesia , reflecting a cautious atmosphere across the region. Reduced liquidity and heightened policy uncertainty are currently amplifying foreign exchange moves, which in turn affect regional asset prices and investor positioning.
