JCI First Session Plunges 1.21% Amid Global Uncertainty, Check 3 Resilient Stocks
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) tumbled after recording a significant rise in the first trading session following the Eid holiday break. The JCI plunged 1.21 per cent or 88.03 points to the level of 7,214.08 in the first session of trading on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
The JCI movement was observed within the range of 7,196 to the intraday high of 7,323. The transaction value was recorded at Rp 25.92 trillion with a trading frequency of 1.01 million transactions.
The Phintraco Sekuritas analysis team assessed that market movements are still overshadowed by global uncertainties, particularly after Iran’s rejection of the peace proposal submitted by the United States (US). This rejection underscores the differing stances between Washington and Tehran, while also increasing the escalation of geopolitical tensions and triggering volatility in global markets.
In terms of sectors, the energy sector suffered the worst decline of 2.05 per cent. Significant drops were also recorded in the industrials sector by 2.04 per cent and the technology sector by 1.26 per cent.
However, the transportation sector managed to maintain positive momentum with a 2.64 per cent gain. The health sector also rose by 0.01 per cent.
From a technical perspective, the JCI has broken below the psychological support level of 7,300, with the MACD histogram in negative territory showing widening.
“Considering these factors, we forecast that the JCI has the potential to move within the range of 7,200–7,300 in the second trading session of the day,” stated the Phintraco Sekuritas analysis team in its daily research on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Meanwhile, several issuers managed to record price jumps while the index eroded. Here are the three top gainers among the 45 leading stocks (LQ45).
Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JPFA)
JPFA shares surged 3.91 per cent or 90 points to 2,390.
Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk (EMTK)
EMTK shares rose 3.59 per cent or 30 points to the level of 865.
Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk (INKP)
INKP shares followed with a 3.09 per cent increase or 300 points, breaking through the 10,000 area.