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Realistic depiction of IHSG index weakening at the Indonesia Stock Exchange morning open, with traders monitoring the decline on screens.

IHSG weakens at Tuesday morning market opening

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The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) opened down 42.25 points or 0.53 percent at 7,880.47 on Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026. The market is still assessing commitments to enhance transparency by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), BEI, and Indonesia Central Securities Depository (KSEI). Analysts forecast limited weakening with support levels at 7,790-8,270.

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South Korean stocks surged over 4% on February 3, rebounding from the previous day's drop and triggering a buy-side circuit breaker. The Korea Exchange halted trading for five minutes at 9:26 a.m., the first such activation since last year. Institutional and foreign investors bought up heavyweight shares amid bargain hunting.

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Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Thursday as a stronger yen weighed on exporter-heavy stocks. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest surged 7.6% after raising its annual profit forecast, limiting the losses. A less dovish Federal Reserve also dampened market sentiment.

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South Korean stocks closed higher on Friday at a fresh peak just shy of 5,000, led by gains in technology and brokerage shares. The benchmark KOSPI index rose 0.76 percent to 4,990.07 after hitting an intraday record of 5,021.13. The Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar.

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