JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) opened up 0.54% to 4963 this morning following regional markets.

Asian stocks climbed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average headed for a more-than 18-year high, Reuters reported.

European and U.S. equities extended gains on Tuesday as investors weighed economic data for clues on the timing of higher interest rates amid optimism that a deal on Greek aid is within reach.

Nymex’s crude oil rose 0.2% to US$61.14 per barrel in Asian trading this morning while gold inched down 0.04% to US$1,176.10 per ounce.

Adaro Energy gained 1.27%, Astra International rose 1.1%, Alam Sutera jumped 3.64%, Bank Negara Indonesia hiked 1.35%, Bank Mandiri lifted 1.49%, Bumi Serpong Damai climbed 2.27%, Eagle High Plantations advanced  1.67%,  Jababeka  added 1.14%, and Unilever gained 2.1%.

Media Nusantara also rose 2.08% and Pakuwon Jati gained 4.15%.