JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) opened lower 0.33% at 5473 this morning while regional markets mostly gained.
Asian stocks outside Japan headed for their longest streak of gains in 8 1/2 years as Chinese stocks extended their world-beating rally, Bloomberg reported.
Investors at IDX waits some economic data released this week such as interest rate decision, balance of trade, exports, and imports.
Jepan will also release its machinery orders this week. BOJ also holds monetary policy meeting minutes. While United States will release its retail sales this week.
Nymex’s crude oil rose 1.93% to US$51.64 per barrel in Asian trading this morning and gold increased 1.2% to US$1,205.50 per ounce.
Alam Sutera fell 1.57%, Bumi Serpong Damai dropped 2.09%, Bumi Resources lost 1.18%, and Garuda Indonesia shed 3.54%.