JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) ended down 0.1% at 4376 Monday (Sept. 21), but closed off its low of 4343.
Asian shares and emerging currencies fell on Monday after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates at record lows raised fresh concerns about growth globally, particularly in China, Reuters reported.
Bank Rakyat Indonesia fell 2.56%, Bumi Serpong Damai lost 1.3%, Indofood CBP dropped 3.3%, Indocement shed 4.26%, Perusahaan Gas Negara slashed 2.4%, and Bukit Asam lost 2.2%.
While United Tractors gained 1.63%, Telkom rose 1.5%, London Sumatra increased 1.65%, Sentul City jumped 11.43%, Bank Danamon hiked 2.86%, and Bank Negara Indonesia lifted 1.05%.
Nymex’s crude oil rose 1.3% to US$45.60 per barrel while gold retreated 0.03% to US$1,137.50 per ounce. The rupiah strengthened to Rp14,451 against the US dollar.