The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed on a positive note in Wednesday's final trading session, rising by 0
he Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed on a positive note in Wednesday's final trading session, rising by 0.89 percent to finish at 5,074.32.
Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) data showed 206 traded stocks strengthened by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, while 81 stocks weakened and 83 stocks remained stable, kontan.co.id reported.
The closing trade session involved 4.5 billion shares worth Rp 5 trillion (US$400 million).
Shares in all sectors traded on the IDX recorded improvements, with mining recording the highest gains as it jumped by 2.13 percent.
Shares in the LQ45 index that saw the highest increase included those in PT Adaro Energy, PT Indo Tambangraya and PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam.
Growth in the JCI during the final trading session was triggered by improvements in indices across Asia.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index, a reference for Asian indices, strengthened by 1.5 percent at 4:36 p.m. Hong Kong time.
In addition, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Japan's Topix rose by 1.4 percent and 2.6 percent, respectively, at close.
Meanwhile, China's Shanghai Composite Index dropped by 0.6 percent. (nfo)(+++)
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