The composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) fell 0.28% to close at 5,438 Friday last week (August 26), but closed off its low of 5419. Trading value was Rp5.36 trillion, lower than average daily trading value of Rp6.32 trillion. Foreign investors booked net buy of Rp74.8 billion in local stocks, bringing year-to-date net buy to Rp39.38 trillion. The rupiah strengthened to Rp13,242 against the US dollar on Friday.To subscribe please click here