30.12.202503:12:24UTC+00Indonesia Shares Edge Lower, Still Poised for Best Year Since 2014

On Tuesday, the IDX Composite in Indonesia experienced a decline, dropping 18 points, or 0.2%, to settle at 8,626 during early trading. This marked the final trading day of 2025, with the index weighed down by downturns in consumer durables, non-energy minerals, and financial equities. This decline followed a surge in the previous session, which was influenced by Wall Street's record highs on Friday. Market sentiment turned cautious as investors awaited key domestic data expected later in the week, including inflation and trade figures. Additionally, anticipation was building for the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting later in the day, alongside the upcoming U.S. weekly jobless claims report. Notable decliners in the market comprised Aneka Tambang, which fell by 3.6%, Alamtri Mineral by 3.1%, Bank Rakyat Indonesia by 2.7%, and Indoritel Makmur Intl. by 1.7%. Nevertheless, despite this pullback, markets are poised to conclude the year with an impressive gain of approximately 22%, marking the most robust performance since 2014. This strong showing has been buoyed by significant advances in conglomerate stocks, a more accommodative stance from the central bank, and government initiatives aimed at mitigating external and internal challenges.