JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) ended higher 0.94% at 4561 Friday (Nov. 20) following regional and global markets.
World stock markets drifted Friday, as enthusiasm faded over the Federal Reserve’s hint that interest rate increases will be gradual, AP reported.
Alam Sutera gained 3.63%, Eagle High Plantations jumped 4.73%, Charoen Pokphand surged 6.4%, XL Axiata rose 3.24%, Gudang Garam hiked 3.9%, Lippo Karawaci gained 4.86%, and Telkom climbed 3.55%.
Other gainers were Sri Rejeki Isman (+10.95%), Mitra Keluarga (+3.2%), Puradelta (+5.1%), Japfa Comfeed (+5%), Surya Citra Media (+3.34%), Indosat (+6.1%), and Multipolar (+3.54%).
While Aneka Tambang dropped 6.7%, Adaro Energy fell 2.5%, Vale Indonesia lost 3.27%, Perusahaan Gas Negara declined 2.4%, and Timah shed 2.73%.
Nymex’s crude oil fell 0.44% to US$40.36 per barrel while gold rose 0.26% to US$1,080.70 per ounce. The rupiah strengthened to Rp13,739 against the US dollar.