The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened in the green zone on Monday, February 9, signaling a positive start to the trading day. According to data from Stockbit, the primary Indonesian stock market benchmark commenced trading at 7,970, marking a robust gain of 0.44 percent.
This positive momentum was underscored by active trading, with the total transaction volume reaching an impressive 2.091 billion shares. The corresponding transaction value, or turnover, amounted to a substantial Rp 1.006 trillion, reflecting keen investor interest. Furthermore, trading activity recorded 122,474 separate transactions, contributing to a colossal total market capitalization of Rp 14,362.978 trillion across the exchange.
Beyond the equity market, the Indonesian rupiah also demonstrated strength. Citing data from Bloomberg, the national currency appreciated by 0.05 percent, trading at a favorable Rp16,868 per US dollar, further indicating a positive sentiment in the broader financial landscape.
The positive sentiment on the Jakarta stock market mirrored a strong performance across the wider Asian markets. Key regional indices also posted notable gains, reinforcing a bullish outlook for the start of the week:
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index climbed by 1.62% to reach 55,131.
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In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index advanced 1.59% to 26,982.
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China’s SSE Composite Index saw a rise of 0.96%, closing at 4,104.
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The Straits Times Index in Singapore increased by 0.84% to 4,965.