Positive regional and global sentiment boosted the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) by 6.93 points at the start of trading on Monday (23/8).

Spot gold price on Monday (23/8) has the potential to experience pressure due to the tapering issue of the US Central Bank's bond-buying policy.

The rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar on Monday (23/8) has the potential to strengthen in line with optimism about the opportunities for future economic recovery.

PT Asia Pacific Fiber Tbk (POLY) has diversified its business by adding activities to make hazmat clothes, personal protective equipment (PPE), masks, and health blankets.

PT Waskita Karya Tbk will use State Equity Participation (PMN) funds of Rp7.9 trillion to complete the construction of seven toll roads to support the growth of regional economic activity.

The Jakarta Composite Index on Monday (23/8) has the potential to strengthen within the range of support at 5,975 and resistance at 6,066.

PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk (TOBA), through its business entity PT Batu Hitam Perkasa (BHP), has divested 2,124 shares in PT Paiton Energy (PE) and 250,050 class A shares in Minejesa Capital BV (MCBV).

PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper Tbk (INKP) plans to issue PUB sustainable bonds III phase I in 2021 with a maximum principal amount of Rp3 trillion and sustainable sukuk mudharabah I phase I in 2021 worth Rp1 trillion.

The Indonesian Stock Exchange Authority has decided to revoke the temporary suspension of PT Panca Global Kapital Tbk (PEGE) and PT Weha Transport Indonesia Tbk (WEHA) shares.

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On Friday (20/8), the Jakarta Composite Index rose 38.45 points or 0.64% to 6,030.77.

Indonesia's balance of payments (BOP) in the second quarter of 2021 experienced a deficit of US$0.4 billion.