The positive sentiment on global markets triggered the strengthening of the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) at the opening of trading on Friday (26/3) by 18.73 points.

"The Indonesian Stock Exchange moved to limited gains on the back of positive sentiment from global and regional exchanges," Samuel Sekuritas Research said in its report today.

As for the opening of trading this Friday, the JCI rose 18.73 points (0.31%) to 6,141.61. Meanwhile, the leading stock index LQ45 climbed 5.02 points (0.54%) to 929.69.