Indonesian stocks plunge 3.4% on recent unrest

On September 1, the Indonesian stock market opened with a plunge of 3.44% (about 269.15 points) to 7,561 points, with a trading volume of 2.22 million shares and a turnover of Rp 2.07 billion.
The Coordinating Minister for the Economy called on investors to understand the current market volatility at a press conference at the Jakarta Stock Exchange.Emphasizing that Indonesia's economic fundamentals (corporate finances and outlook) remain solid, the impact of socio-political developments on the economy is expected to be only short-term.
Market analysts believe thatThe decline in the stock market may have been influenced by the recent social protests, but the government will strive to keep the investment climate safe and long-term economic goals unshaken.