The motivation to export to China's vast population and middle-income group was behind the decision to partake for the sixth time in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in Shanghai, which wrapped up last week, Ambassador DJauhari Oratmangun said.

IHSG rose by 0.35 percent to 6,862.05, driven by gains in 10 of 11 sectors, including transportation and health.

The latest data from Gaikindo reveal that this year’s national car sales remain significantly behind the 2022 record, reaching 836,049 as of October.

The IHSG closed Monday's trading session up  0.43 percent or 20.04 points, at 6,838.81, with a total transaction value of Rp 7.28 trillion (US$458.3 million).  

The Japanese yen hit a fresh one-year low against the dollar on Monday, as traders awaited another batch of US inflation data that is expected to offer further clues this week on whether the Federal Reserve has more work to do to tame price pressures.

The IDX Composite fell 0.42 percent on Friday, closing at 6,809.26 after Thursday's rebound at 6,838.23.

Asian stocks fell to their lowest in a week on Friday, while the dollar was firm as elevated Treasury yields weighed on sentiment after hawkish comments from US Fed Chair Jerome Powell extinguished expectations of a peak in interest rates.

The IDX Composite rose by 0.50 percent to close at 6,838.23, marking a positive recovery after a two-day drop.

The state agency tasked with importing an additional 1.5 million tonnes of rice this year has said it would miss this target by 500,000 tonnes, partly due to capacity constraints at the country's ports.

Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) submitted the force majeure notice to Gunvor on Nov. 3 and estimated the period would be "no less than several months of year 2024."

Brent crude, the main international contract, dropped more than two percent to hit $79.54, amid fears about global demand.

The US Federal Reserve is likely done raising interest rates to tackle inflation but probably won't cut them "in the short term," a senior policymaker said Wednesday. 

The IDX Composite dropped by 0.58 percent to 6,804.10, with most key sectors weakening.

Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors tried to figure out the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans, while demand concerns saw oil prices struggling to recover from the previous day's plunge.

The IDX Composite ended Monday's trading at 6,843.79 points, down 0.51%. Among the listed stocks, 193 rose, 340 fell, and 226 remained stable.

Food prices are expected to remain high for the rest of the year as the El Niño weather phenomenon affects production in Indonesia and other countries, the National Food Agency (Bapanas) said on Monday.

Asian markets turned negative Tuesday after their latest rally as high hopes the US Federal Reserve has finished hiking rates gave way to profit-taking.

The rupiah has strengthened against the United States dollar in the past few days, following the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to maintain its benchmark rate on Nov. 1, which allows emerging markets including Indonesia to gain traction on capital inflows and for their currencies to appreciate.

Markets rallied again Monday following another strong performance on Wall Street, as below-forecast US jobs data fanned optimism that the Federal Reserve had reached the end of its interest rate hiking cycle.

Analysts say the rise of ESG-focused investment funds and the government's energy transition pledge create upside for renewable energy stocks.

A rising number of local brands are offering beauty and grooming products that cater specifically to the needs of men, with K-pop providing much of the impetus for the change.

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite continued its rally by 0.55 percent, or 37.46 points, closing at 6,788.85, marking a positive end to this week’s trading.

IDX Composite closed up 1.64 percent on Thursday, driven by global market optimism following the US Fed's decision to maintain interest rates.

Inflation, global sentiment and the Fed's stance have impacted the rupiah market and the IDX Composite.

Most Asian stocks rose Wednesday ahead of an expected pause in the US Federal Reserve's interest rate campaign, while the yen fell from its 2023 highs after Japan's top forex official said authorities were "on standby" to intervene.

IHSG closed higher despite spending the session in the red zone, gaining support from nine sectors.

IDXCarbon recorded a transaction volume of 464,843 tonnes of carbon equivalent worth Rp 29.45 billion since it was launched on September 26 up until October 27.  

The World Bank's latest Commodity Markets Outlook report noted that oil prices have risen only about 6% since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, while prices of agricultural commodities, most metals and other commodities "have barely budged."

Property players have welcomed a new set of government-funded incentives meant to reinvigorate an industry hit first by the pandemic and then by rising interest rates, but whether the sweeteners will help the apartment segment out of the doldrums remains to be seen.

Crude pared Friday's almost three percent gains as Israel's military continued air and ground operations in Gaza, though it took a more cautious approach than feared.