MSCI Halt Triggers 7% Drop in Indonesia’s Stock Market

Jakarta stock market trading floor showing investors reacting to a sharp 7% drop in the Jakarta Composite Index after MSCI halts index changes due to investability and transparency concerns

The Indonesian stock market plunged sharply by 7% in the Jakarta Composite Index on January 28, 2026. The decline was triggered by MSCI’s announcement halting certain index changes. The plunge in stock prices stemmed from concerns over market investability, including tightly held ownership in listed firms and potential price distortions post the MSCI’s announcements. As … Read more