JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) ended up 0.25% at 4597, but closed off its high as profit taking hit certain stocks. The index moved at range of 4583-4621 during the day trading.
Asian markets ended mixed on Thursday amid hopes for fresh European stimulus while new data reinforced expectations for tighter U.S. monetary policy, Cnbc.com reported.
Bank Danamon gained 2.84%, Bank Mandiri rose 3.92%, Bumi Serpong Damai hiked 1.46%, Charoen Pokphand lifted 3.9%, Vale Indonesia climbed 3.51%, Indofood increased 2.34%, Indocement surged 5%, Jababeka jumped 4.1%, Lippo Karawaci gained 3.08%, Timah increased 2.83%, and Telkom up 1.72%.
While Unilever Indonesia fell 1.98%, Indika Energy dropped 6.75%, Eagle High Plantations lost 6.02%,
Nymex’s crude oil fell 0.42% to US$42.86 per barrel while gold inched up 0.01% to US$1,069.70 per ounce. The rupiah weakened back to Rp13,733 against the US dollar.