Jakarta, ThedailyID — Indonesia’s benchmark stock index closed the first trading session higher on Tuesday, with investors pushing the market into positive territory across most sectors.
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) rose 1.49% to 6,218.64 at the end of the first session. The index gained 91.12 points compared with the previous close.
Market data showed 404 stocks advanced during the session. Meanwhile, 180 stocks declined and 208 others traded unchanged.
Trading activity reached Rp6.8 trillion. Investors exchanged around 10.6 billion shares through more than 760,000 transactions.
Most sectoral indices recorded gains. The transportation sector led the rally with a 3.47% increase.
The energy sector followed with a 2.70% gain. Meanwhile, the financial sector rose 1.95%, providing additional support for the broader market.
The property and real estate sector climbed 1.84%. Consumer non-cyclicals also strengthened by 1.69%.
Several other sectors posted positive performances. Basic materials gained 1.54%, while industrial stocks rose 1.31%.
Technology stocks increased 0.96%, followed by infrastructure at 0.90%. Consumer cyclicals and healthcare added 0.74% and 0.56%, respectively.
Only a few sectors moved lower during the session. Investors continued to monitor domestic economic developments and global market sentiment ahead of the afternoon trading session.
