Despite the weakening of the JCI this week, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa remains optimistic that the index will strengthen next week.

JCI closed weaker by 52.18 points or 0.82 percent to the position of 6,318.50.

The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed lower on Thursday, pressured by the basic materials and energy sectors.

Investor sentiment remains pressured by rupiah movements, foreign outflows, US-Iran tensions, and domestic policy uncertainty.

Despite the weakening of the JCI this week, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa remains optimistic that the index will strengthen next week.

The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed lower for the week of May 18 to 22, 2026, compared to the previous week.