Emerging markets: Indonesian stocks hit record high as rupiah and ringgit rise on energy prices, stocks extend rally


JAKARTA, March 1 (Reuters): Indonesia's rupiah and Malaysia's ringgit rose on Tuesday, powered by higher energy and palm oil prices in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia's rouble also regained some stability after its plunge to a record low, following Moscow and Ukraine's ceasefire talks.

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