Today's Top 3 News: IHSG Weakens as MSCI Halts Indonesian Stock Index Rebalancing

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January 28, 2026 | 05:15 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Here are the highlights: IHSG Weakens as MSCI Halts Indonesian Stock Index Rebalancing; Why Do Gold Prices Keep Rising? Here Are the Main Factors; IHSG Slides 1.24%, Industrial Sector Hit Hardest.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.

1. IHSG Weakens as MSCI Halts Indonesian Stock Index Rebalancing

Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026, weakened as a result of Morgan Stanley Capital International's (MSCI) announcement of a temporary hold on rebalancing Indonesian stocks.

The IHSG opened weaker by 597.75 points or 6.66 percent at 8,382.48. Meanwhile, the group of 45 leading stocks, or the LQ45 index, fell by 55.95 points or 6.39 percent to 820.16.

"From the market perspective, MSCI's decision has the potential to put pressure on the movement of IHSG, especially in the short to medium term. Freezing the increase in Indonesia's stock weight in the MSCI index restrains the potential passive fund flow from global investors. Yet, index funds and ETFs have been one of the main supports for demand in large-cap stocks in Indonesia," said Analyst and Stocknow.id Founder Hendra Wardana to ANTARA in Jakarta on Wednesday.

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2. Why Do Gold Prices Keep Rising? Here Are the Main Factors

Why gold price increase is a question dominating global financial discussions as 2026 begins, with gold trading near record highs and attracting strong investor interest worldwide.

After years of steady gains, gold continues to reinforce its reputation as a safe haven and a store of value, especially amid rising geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, and instability across global bond and currency markets.

If you're looking to invest, here are some of the key reasons behind the rising price of gold, as cited from Gold Republic, Investopedia, Bankrate and other various sources.

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3. IHSG Slides 1.24%, Industrial Sector Hit Hardest

In the first trading session today, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) closed lower at 9,021.49. It plunged 113.21 points, or 1.24 percent, from the previous day's close of 9,134.70.

The IHSG opened this morning at 9,094.3. It then strengthened to a high of 9,105.23. The IHSG's lowest point was 8,999.89. The LQ45 Index fell 1.17 percent to 873.99.

Indo Premier Sekuritas (IPOT) recorded 152 rising issuers, 601 weakening issuers, and 205 stable issuers. Meanwhile, the transaction frequency reached 2.51 million, valued at Rp20.78 trillion.

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