KSAâs Council of Economic and Development Affairs reviews growth
The Tadawul All Share Index in Saudi Arabia rose by 0.44 percent, while the Nomu parallel market saw an increase of 1.77 percent, and the MSCI Index climbed by 0.86 percent.
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Saudi Arabia's Jadwa Investment has acquired a 35% stake in Kuwaiti fragrance company Gissah Perfumes through its private equity arm, Jadwa Retail Opportunities Fund. The acquisition aims to support Gissah's growth and prepare the company for a potential listing on the Saudi Stock Exchange. The timeline for the listing and the value of the investment have not been disclosed.
Inflation rates in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries remain lower than global averages, with declining food costs, energy prices, and dampened global demand contributing to the trend. However, inflation in the housing sector has been felt mainly in the GCC countries, with notable year-on-year growth in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. In contrast, communication and education sectors have experienced declining inflation rates in most GCC countries.
The Tadawul All Share Index in Saudi Arabia experienced a slight decline, while the parallel market Nomu saw gains in closing for the day. The MSCI Tadawul Index also slightly dropped. The best-performing stock on the main index was Salama Cooperative Insurance Co., while the worst performer was AL Maather REIT Fund. On the parallel market, Mayar Holding Co. experienced significant growth.
India is expected to ban sugar exports for the upcoming season due to a lack of rain that has reduced cane yields. This would be the first time in seven years that the country has halted sugar exports. The absence of India from the global market could increase benchmark prices and trigger concerns about further inflation in global food markets.
Africa is predicted to lead the next phase of global economic growth, with an increasing focus on economic collaboration among BRICS member countries. Intra-BRICS trade has expanded over the past decade, and Africa is seen as the next wave of global growth due to its younger generation, mineral reserves, and other resources.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index has shown resilience by edging up 0.34 percent, with a total trading turnover of $1.34 billion and a mix of stock performances.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index closed slightly higher, with a total trading turnover of SR5.02 billion, while a mix of stock performances saw some stocks advance and others decline.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index has experienced a significant decline due to poor performance from larger listed companies in sectors such as banking, energy, and materials, while stocks outside of these sectors have boosted the index; however, analysts believe the market to be fundamentally strong and see selloffs as buying opportunities due to transformative reforms and incentives implemented by Saudi Arabia under the Vision 2030 program.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index dropped 35.42 points, or 0.31 percent, to close at 11,455.78, with a total trading turnover of SR4.31 billion ($1.146 billion) and 106 stocks advancing and 104 declining.
The Tadawul All Share Index in Saudi Arabia ended Monday's trading session with a decline of 0.61%.