JAKARTA (YOsefardi) – Composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) opened up 1.42% at 4,229 this morning following gains in regional markets.

Asian shares rose in early trading on Friday after economic data suggested the global economy is expanding, which took the edge off persistent fears of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s likely withdrawal of stimulus, Reuters reported.

Japan’s Nikkei gained 2.4%, India’s BSE rose 2.27%, Korea’s KOSPI increased 1.1% and Australia’s ALl Ordinaries lifted 1.19%.

In Jakarta bourse, Bank Rakyat Indonesia hiked 3.88%, Perusahaan Gas Negara gained 2.88%, Kalbe Farma rose 2.3%, Media Nusantara Citra climbed 3.85%, Wijaya Karya jumped 5.29%, and Waskita Karya rose 3.3%.