Indonesia Stock Exchange Faces Pressure, but Officials Cite Strong Market Fundamentals
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite (IHSG) faced downward pressure, but the IDX maintains that market fundamentals are strong.
- Approximately 80% of listed companies reported positive net profits in the first quarter of 2026.
- The IDX's acting President Director expressed confidence in the underlying health of the market despite recent fluctuations.
The Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite (IHSG) experienced downward pressure, yet officials assert that the market's fundamental conditions remain robust. The Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) is emphasizing the underlying strength of listed companies despite recent trading performance.
According to the acting President Director of the BEI, a significant majority of companies are demonstrating financial health. Approximately 80% of companies listed on the exchange recorded positive net profits during the first quarter of 2026. This indicates a strong performance at the corporate level, suggesting resilience within the Indonesian economy.
Despite the IHSG's recent decline, the exchange authorities are keen to reassure investors about the market's stability. The positive profit reports from a large proportion of listed firms are being highlighted as evidence that the market's core fundamentals are sound and capable of withstanding external pressures.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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