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JCI falls slightly at Thursday's close
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed on a negative note on Thursday, falling slightly by 0
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The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed on a negative note on Thursday, falling slightly by 0.12 percent to 5,262.72.
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) data showed 143 stocks weakened by 4 p.m. on Thursday while 134 stocks strengthened and 101 stocks remained stable, kontan.co.id reported.
Shares in seven out of 10 sectors traded on the IDX failed to make growth during the final trading session with agriculture recording the biggest fall since it declined significantly by 0.88 percent.
The only sectors that recorded growth were construction, which rose by 0.68 percent, followed by mining and infrastructure, with rises of 0.14 percent and 0.04 percent, respectively.
The volume of trade between the lunchtime and closing sessions on Thursday involved 10 billion shares worth Rp 5.4 trillion (US$432 million).
Shares of PT Harum Energy (HRUM), PT Bank Danamon (BDMN) and PT Surya Citra Media (SCMA) were the LQ45 index's biggest losers in the final trade.
In the regional market, Japan's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng also did not show improvement as they dropped by 1.07 percent and 1.06 percent, respectively.
The Philippines' PSEi also weakened by 0.57 percent in the closing session on Thursday. (nfo)(+++)
