Today's Top 3 News: Analyst Says Rupiah Could Weaken Past 18,000 Next Week

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Here are the highlights: Analyst Explains Why Rupiah Could Weaken Past Rp18,000 Next Week; Ukraine Strikes Russian Weapons Plant, Moscow Fuel Hub; and Schedule of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Analyst Explains Why Rupiah Could Weaken Past Rp18,000 Next Week

Indonesia's rupiah posted a modest gain at the end of the week, but analysts warn the currency remains under pressure and could weaken past the Rp18,000-per-U.S.-dollar mark in the coming days.

The rupiah strengthened by 21 points in Friday's trading, June 26, 2026, closing at 17,922 against the U.S. dollar compared with the previous day's close. However, market observers expect the currency to fluctuate before ending weaker next week. Read the full analysis here.

2. Ukraine Strikes Russian Weapons Plant, Moscow Fuel Hub

Ukraine continued attacks deep in Russian territory on Saturday, striking premises in the city of Volgograd that produce advanced weapons, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

In a second major strike, Kyiv said Ukrainian drones hit an oil pumping station that delivers fuel to Russia's capital, Moscow. Click here for the detailed report.

3. Schedule of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32

The 2026 World Cup group stage concluded on Sunday, June 28, completing the roster of 32 teams advancing to the knockout phase: 12 group winners, 12 runners-up, and the eight best third-place finishers.

The 32 nations qualifying from the group stage will now vie for a spot in the round of 16. Find out the list of countries qualified for the group stage and the schedule for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 here.

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