The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) kicked off Tuesday’s trading session (March 12) on a positive note. According to Stockbit data at 09:00 WIB, the index opened at 7,128.47, marking a steady gain of 0.31 percent.
This morning’s opening represents a notable climb from the previous closing level of 7,106.52. Early market activity was robust, with trading volume reaching 493.70 million shares across 50,850 transactions. By the opening bell, the total transaction value had already reached Rp282.16 billion, reflecting active investor participation.
In the currency market, the Indonesian Rupiah maintained a stable position against the US Dollar. Data from Stockbit indicates that the exchange rate remained unchanged from the previous day’s close, hovering at Rp17,222 per US Dollar.
Meanwhile, the broader Asian stock markets showed mixed results during early trading hours. Based on data from Stockbit and Yahoo Finance, the performance of regional indices is as follows:
- Nikkei 225 (Japan) saw a marginal decline of 0.0092%, settling at 60,531.78.
- Hang Seng (Hong Kong) dipped by 0.43% to 25,814.37.
- SSE Composite (China) experienced a slight correction of 0.12%, reaching 4,074.81.
- Straits Times (Singapore) bucked the trend among these peers, posting a gain of 0.14% to reach 4,899.75.
Summary
The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) opened Tuesday’s trading session with a 0.31% gain, reaching 7,128.47 from the previous close of 7,106.52. Market activity was robust during the opening, characterized by over 50,000 transactions and a total value of Rp282.16 billion. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Rupiah remained stable against the US Dollar, holding steady at Rp17,222.
Regional Asian markets displayed mixed results during early trading hours. While the Straits Times Index in Singapore recorded a modest increase, major indices like the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, and SSE Composite experienced minor declines or corrections. This performance highlights a varied start for regional equities as investors monitor broader market trends.