News about global gold prices reaching another record high became the most-read story on Metrotvnews.com’s Economy channel on Tuesday, December 20, 2025. Another topic that drew strong attention was Finance Minister Purbaya’s response to the rupiah’s sharp depreciation, which nearly touched the Rp17,000 level.

Below are the most popular stories in the Economy channel:

1. Gold Prices Shine, Hit a New All-Time High
Gold prices surged to a record peak on Monday, January 19, 2026, nearing USD4,700 per ounce. The rally was driven by rising demand for safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on several European countries as part of efforts to take control of Greenland.

2. Antam Gold Prices Edge Up to Rp2.705 Million per Gram
Gold bullion prices from PT Aneka Tambang (Persero) Tbk sold at Antam Gold Boutiques recorded another increase today. The rise was modest following a sharp jump in prices the previous day.

3. Rupiah Slides Close to Rp17,000, Purbaya Says It’s Not Due to Official Reshuffle Speculation
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa dismissed claims that pressure on the rupiah was caused by market speculation over potential threats to Bank Indonesia’s independence. The issue emerged alongside discussions about appointing Deputy Finance Minister Thomas A. M. Djiwandono as a BI Deputy Governor.

4. Thomas Djiwandono Named as BI Deputy Governor Candidate
The Presidential Palace officially confirmed that Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Djiwandono is among the candidates proposed by the government for the position of Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia. The nomination follows the resignation of BI Deputy Governor Juda Agung.

5. Prabowo Submits Three Names for BI Deputy Governor Position
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi confirmed that Thomas Djiwandono is one of three candidates put forward for the role of Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia after Juda Agung stepped down from his post.