Indonesia's benchmark index finished modestly higher on Friday, with sector strength in Agriculture, Basic Industry and Property contributing to the small gain at the close of trading in Jakarta. The IDX Composite Index recorded an increase of 0.03% by the time trading ended.
Certain stocks recorded large percentage moves during the session. Paramita Bangun Sarana Tbk PT (JK:PBSA) was the top performer on the IDX Composite Index, jumping 25.00% or 170.00 points to finish at 850.00. PT Dafam Property Indonesia Tbk (JK:DFAM) followed closely, rising 24.77% or 27.00 points to end the session at 136.00. Tunas Alfin Tbk (JK:TALF) also posted notable gains, advancing 20.80% or 130.00 points to close at 755.00.
Not all names fared well. Asia Pramulia Tbk PT (JK:ASPR) was the session's largest decliner, sliding 14.79% or 50.00 points to 288.00 at the close. LCK Global Kedaton (JK:LCKM) dropped 14.55% or 24.00 points to finish at 141.00, while Formosa Ingredient Factory PT Tbk (JK:BOBA) fell 13.29% or 42.00 points to end at 274.00.
Market breadth was narrowly positive on the Jakarta Stock Exchange with 359 rising stocks compared with 353 falling issues; 148 stocks finished unchanged.
Commodity markets moved lower during the session. Crude oil for July delivery declined 4.97% or 5.19, settling at $99.19 a barrel. Brent oil for July delivery fell 5.33% or 5.98 to $106.12 a barrel. Precious metals retreated as well, with the June Gold Futures contract down 0.83% or 37.65 to trade at $4,520.35 a troy ounce.
Currency markets showed a weaker rupiah versus major currencies. The USD/IDR exchange rate rose 0.47% to 17,709.10, while AUD/IDR increased 0.17% to 12,628.92. The US Dollar Index Futures was up 0.14% at 99.24.
Summary of notable movers and market context:
- Top gainers: PBSA, DFAM, TALF.
- Largest decliners: ASPR, LCKM, BOBA.
- Commodities: Significant declines in crude and Brent oil; gold also lower.
- Currencies: Rupiah weaker versus both the US dollar and Australian dollar.