Asian markets were lower in early trade ahead of Australia’s retail sales, European Central Bank rate decision and U.S. ADP jobs report, Cnbc.com reported. The composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) gained 0.89% to close at 4,839 Wednesday (June 1). Foreign investors booked net buy of Rp33.8 billion, bringing year-to-date buy to Rp4.24 trillion.

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