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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

February 03, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

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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February 01, 2026 19:39