JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) opened up 0.5% at 4887 this morning in line with regional markets.

Asian shares drew a measure of comfort from dovish comments by the U.S. Federal Reserve chief and signs of easing tensions in Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin called on pro-Moscow separatists to postpone a succession vote, Reuters reported.

Nymex’s crude oil inched up 0.04% to US$100.81 per barrel in Asian trading and gold inched up 0.03% to US$1,289.30 per ounce.

In Jakarta bourse, investors await coalition of political parties until next few days. Some, however, tend to focus on individual actions of companies.

Adaro Energy gained 1.3%, Bank Central Asia rose 1.36%, Bumi Serpong Damai hiked 1.6%, Bumi Resources lifted 1%, Vale Indonesia gained 1.53%, Kalbe Farma climbed 1.94%, and Timah added 1%.