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.

In the first trade session today on Friday (20/8), the Jakarta Composite Index increased 0.31% or 18.73 points to 6,011.96.

PP Presisi completed the 4.3km Mandalika circuit in compliance with the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme's international standards.

The rupiah exchange rate versus the US dollar is expected to remain under pressure on Friday (20/8), owing to the Fed's tapering stance.

The spot gold price is expected to trade in a consolidation range of US$1,770-US$1,795 per troy ounce.

The weakening of community prices and negative sentiment in global markets triggered the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) correction at the opening of trading Friday (20/8) by 3.56 points.

Bank Indonesia (BI) assessed that the decline in the prime lending rate for consumption was still met with a limited response by the decline in new loan interest rates, especially in the mortgage segment.

The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) on Friday (20/8) has the potential to weaken by moving in the support resistance range of 5,872 – 6,123.

PT Medco Energi International Tbk (MEDC) plans to conduct an offering of sustainable bonds IV phase I in 2021 with a maximum principal amount of Rp1 trillion.

PT Transcoal Pacific Tbk (TCPI) has been awarded a contract for Rp27 billion to carry crude palm oil (CPO) from the loading port to the unloading port in South Kalimantan.

The Indonesian Stock Exchange has suspended the shares of PT Pakuan Tbk (UANG) and PT Weha Transport Indonesia Tbk (WEHA) on Friday (20/8).