IDX:BUMI 1 March 2026

Indonesia Stocks Week Ahead: IDX’s New Shareholder List, Free-Float Rule and Inflation Data Set the Tone

Indonesia’s stock exchange will publish a new shareholder list and begin phasing in a 15% free-float rule next week, potentially forcing over 200 firms to sell more shares. The Jakarta Composite Index fell 0.44% last week to 8,235.485, with banks rising and energy and mining stocks declining. Bakrie & Brothers plans a rights issue of up to 90 billion shares, targeting IDR 4–6.5 trillion. Monday’s trade and inflation data may shift market sentiment.

1 March 2026

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Soybeans Slip Amid Lower Export Sales and Mixed Futures
March 21, 2026, 12:47 PM EDT. Soybeans eased 6 to 7 cents on Friday, with the national average cash price down 6 1/4 cents to $10.87 1/4. Soymeal futures dropped $5.20 to $5.50, while soy oil futures gained 24 to 25 points by midday. USDA export sales showed soybean commitments at 36.79 million metric tons (MMT) as of March 12, marking a 19% decline year-on-year and representing 86% of the USDA's 2025/26 estimate-below the typical 94% sales pace. Shipments also lagged at 65% of the USDA forecast, behind the 81% average. The Buenos Aires Grains Exchange noted Argentine soybean crop conditions improved to 38% good/excellent, a 3% rise from last week. May 2026 soybean futures stood at $11.62 1/4, reflecting the overall cautious tone in the market amid weak export data.