The rupiah exchange rate at opening trading Monday (4/11) fell 49 points or 0.31% to Rp. 15,781 per US dollar from the previous Rp. 15,732 per US dollar. This weakening occurred as the market anticipated the United States Presidential Election or US Presidential Election this week.
“Investors are anticipating this week’s US presidential election which, if won by Trump, will have the potential to strengthen the US dollar further,” said currency analyst Lukman Leong in Jakarta, Monday.
According to him, the rupiah is expected to weaken against the US dollar which has strengthened again even though the US NFP and ISM manufacturing employment data are weaker than expected.
Based on US NFP data for October 2024, jobs only increased by 12 thousand, far from the forecast of 113 thousand. ISM Manufacturing came in at 46.5 versus forecast of 47.6.
Apart from that, investors are also waiting for the results of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The FOMC this week is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps).
Lukman predicts the rupiah will move in the range of IDR 15,700 per US dollar to IDR 15,850 per US dollar in today’s trading. (Ant/Z-11)
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**Interview with UX Expert on User Interview Script Best Practices**
**Host:** Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Johnson, a UX researcher and author who specializes in user interviews. Welcome, Sarah!
**Sarah Johnson:** Thank you for having me! I’m excited to share insights on conducting effective user interviews.
**Host:** Let’s dive in. Your recent guide on writing user interview scripts has received a lot of attention. What inspired you to create it?
**Sarah Johnson:** I noticed that many UX professionals struggle with structuring their user interviews. A well-crafted script can make a significant difference in the quality of insights gathered. I wanted to provide a template that simplifies the process.
**Host:** Speaking of scripts, what are key elements that should be included in a user interview script?
**Sarah Johnson:** Absolutely! A good script should have a clear introduction, warm-up questions to build rapport, key research questions that focus on user needs, and closing questions to wrap up. These elements help the interviewer stay on track while allowing flexibility during the conversation.
**Host:** That makes sense. How important is it to record these sessions, as mentioned in your guide?
**Sarah Johnson:** Recording interviews is crucial. It allows researchers to focus on the conversation without jotting down every detail. Tools like tl;dv can help streamline this process, making it easier to revisit and analyze the conversations later.
**Host:** Great point! What common mistakes should people avoid when conducting user interviews?
**Sarah Johnson:** One major mistake is asking leading questions, which can bias responses. It’s also essential to avoid interrupting participants and to give them space to express their thoughts fully.
**Host:** Those are valuable tips. Before we wrap up, can you share one final piece of advice for someone preparing for a user interview?
**Sarah Johnson:** Definitely! Prepare but remain adaptable. Sometimes the best insights come from unexpected areas of the conversation. Listening actively and being willing to explore those tangents can lead to deeper understanding.
**Host:** Thank you, Sarah, for sharing these insights with us today on user interview practices!
**Sarah Johnson:** Thank you for having me! I hope everyone feels empowered to conduct better user interviews.
