Gotrade News - Indonesia's IDX Composite (IHSG) kicked off Tuesday (2/25/2026) in the green. According to RTI data, the index opened 31.96 points, or 0.38%, higher at 8,428 from the previous close of 8,396.08.
The gain was led by the financial sector, which climbed 0.85%, alongside basic materials rising 0.81%. On the downside, the infrastructure sector slipped 0.56% and energy dropped 0.45%.
Key Takeaways:
- The financial sector was the main driver behind IHSG's early gains on Tuesday (2/25).
- Positive sentiment came from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump's reciprocal tariffs, along with a constructive response from MSCI (MSCI) to market reform proposals from the IDX and OJK.
- The rupiah weakened 0.20% to Rp16,836 per U.S. dollar, a factor worth watching through the rest of the session.
Based on Bloomberg Technoz data, BRI Danareksa Sekuritas noted that IHSG was supported by a net foreign buy of Rp1.1 trillion in the regular market during the previous session. The market also responded positively to IDX and OJK's market reform proposals, which received constructive feedback from MSCI and FTSE.
By 09:20 WIB, the IHSG was holding on in the green, albeit marginally, at 8,404.28. The index touched a session high of 8,437.08 and a low of 8,393.63 in early trading.
Trading volume reached 7.5 billion shares with a daily transaction value of Rp3.5 trillion. Trade frequency was recorded at 525,206 times, according to RTI data.
A total of 233 stocks advanced, 307 declined, and 170 were unchanged in the early session. The number of declining stocks outpacing advancers reflected fairly broad selling pressure in the market.
Mixed Signals Color the Session
On the domestic front, the potential uptick in consumer spending during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr was highlighted as a positive catalyst by market participants. Rising commodity prices, including CPO, tin, nickel, gold, and coal, were also flagged as supporting factors by CGS International Sekuritas Indonesia.
On the flip side, weakness on Wall Street, driven by U.S. import tariff hikes and concerns over C3AI (AI) and broader artificial intelligence disruption across sectors, served as a headwind. CGS International Sekuritas projects the IHSG to move in a mixed-to-slightly-upward range, with support at 8,205–8,300 and resistance at 8,490–8,590.
MNC Sekuritas analyst Herditya Wicaksana said the IHSG still has room to extend gains toward 8,440–8,503, as long as it holds above the 8,170 level. That said, he flagged a potential short-term pullback toward 8,257–8,343 if that support fails to hold.
Asian Markets and the Rupiah
Across Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.74% to 57,243, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.81% to 26,590. China's SSE Composite gained 0.68% to 4,109, while Singapore's Straits Times Index dropped 0.85% to 4,998, based on Kumparan data.
The rupiah weakened 34 points, or 0.20%, to Rp16,836 per U.S. dollar as of 09:00 WIB. The currency's softness is worth keeping an eye on, as it could weigh on foreign investor sentiment in the domestic equity market.
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Reference:
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iNews, IHSG Hari Ini Dibuka Menguat, Nilai Transaksi Tembus Rp1 Triliun. Accessed on February 24, 2026
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Liputan6, IHSG Dibuka Perkasa 24 Februari 2026, Tapi Tekanan Jual Besar. Accessed on February 24, 2026
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Bloomberg Technoz, Sentimen Positif Berseliweran, IHSG Dibuka Hijau. Accessed on February 24, 2026
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