Indonesia's IHSG sheds 2.64% in first trading session
The benchmark reversed an opening rise, with trading turnover reaching Rp5,663.48 billion.
Indonesian stocks lost ground on 29 October 2026, with the IHSG closing the morning session at 5,142.82. The benchmark shed 139.49 points, equivalent to 2.64 per cent, according to CNBC Indonesia.
An opening advance took the index to 5,305.20, followed by a peak of 5,320.90. That gain gave way to a steep fall during roughly the first trading hour, taking it below 5,200 before 10:00 WIB. It subsequently moved mostly within a 5,140–5,180 range and finished close to its low of 5,135.52.
Transactions involved 141.84 million lots, worth Rp5,663.48 billion.
Separately, the US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.75–4.00 per cent in a divided decision on 29 October. Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack supported an increase of 25 basis points. The central bank said inflation remained elevated.
September US Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation data were scheduled for publication at 19:30 WIB on 29 October. Annual PCE inflation in August was 3.4 per cent, while the core measure excluding food and energy was 3.0 per cent.
