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☆ Most Gulf markets retreat on falling oil prices
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Oct 24 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf fell on Monday with lower oil prices, although the Saudi index erased early losses to close higher. Crude prices, a key catalyst for Gulf markets, slid after Chinese data showed that demand from the world's largest crude importer remained lacklustre in September as strict COVID-19 policies and fuel export curbs depressed consumption. In Abu Dhabi, the index (<.FTFADGI>) dropped 0.5% with the country's biggest lender First Abu Dhabi Bank (<FAB.AD>) down 0.6%. The Dubai stock market is seeing some volatility while global sentiment remains uncertain, said Wael Makarem, senior market strategist at Exness. Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (<.EGX30>) gained 0.6%, led by a 2.5% rise in Commercial International Bank Egypt (<COMI.CA>).

☆ Saudi bourse gains on strong earnings, oil prices; Qatar falls
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market ended higher on Sunday, in response to rising oil prices and strong earnings, while the Qatari index retreated amid falling natural gas prices. Post trading hours, the company reported a quarterly net profit of 269.9 million riyals ($71.82 million), up from 18 million riyals a year ago. Saudi National Bank (<1180.SE>), the country's biggest lender, inched 0.3% higher, after posting a net profit of 4.725 billion riyals ($1.26 billion) in the quarter, up from 3.98 billion riyals a year earlier. read moreThe Qatari index (<.QSI>) fell 0.5%, hit by a 1.1% fall in petrochemical maker Industries Qatar (<IQCD.QA>). "The commodity could extend losses as production outpaces expectations and warm weather limits demand, putting more pressure on the stock market," he said.

☆ Major Gulf bourses in red on volatile oil, global growth concerns
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Major stock markets in the Gulf turned negative on Wednesday, amid volatile oil prices and concerns around global economic growth, with the Dubai index snapping four sessions of gains. The Dubai bourse was volatile as concerns about a global recession continued to weigh on traders' expectations, said Daniel Takieddine, CEO MENA BDSwiss. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"The market could see some price corrections if traders move to secure their gains." According to analyst Takieddine, the Qatari market fell on a slide in natural gas prices and remained exposed to more losses. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Ateeq Shariff in Bengaluru Editing by Mark PotterOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Most Gulf markets subdued, Dubai set to snap four-day gaining streak
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Major Gulf stock markets eased in early trade on Wednesday, tracking oil prices lower, with the Dubai index on course to snap four sessions of gains. Crude prices, a key catalyst for the Gulf's financial markets, turned negative and extended losses from the previous session. The United Arab Emirates is committed to increasing its oil production capacity, energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said on Tuesday. read moreState-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is aiming to produce the cleanest barrel on the planet, he told reporters. read more($1 = 3.7565 riyals)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Ateeq Shariff in BengaluruOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Abu Dhabi outperforms Gulf markets, IHC at record peak
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 18 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi's stock market outperformed the Gulf region on Tuesday, buoyed by a surge in conglomerate International Holding Co (IHC) (<IHC.AD>), while the Egyptian index extended gains for a third session. The Abu Dhabi index (<.FTFADGI>) leapt 3%, its biggest intraday gain since May 2021, bolstered by a 8.3% jump in IHC. IHC, Abu Dhabi's most valuable listed company, is also seeking shareholder approval to increase the share capital to 2.19 billion dirhams ($596.26 million) from 1.82 billion dirhams. The Qatari index (<.QSI>) added 0.7%, led by a 1.8% gain in the Gulf's biggest lender Qatar National Bank (<QNBK.QA>). Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (<.EGX30>) was up 0.2%, extending gains for a third session.

☆ Abu Dhabi leads Gulf markets higher, conglomerate IHC soars
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 18 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, tracking strength in Asian shares and oil prices, with the Abu Dhabi index outperforming the region led by a surge in International Holding Co (IHC) (IHC.AD). Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterInternational Holding will acquire Infinity's shares in Alpha Dhabi Holding, Multiply Group and Al Seer Marine in exchange for issuing capital increase share in the company. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index (.TASI) advanced 1.5%, with Al Rajhi Bank (1120.SE) rising 2% and the kingdom's largest lender Saudi National Bank (1180.SE) climbing 3.4%. read moreDubai's main share index (.DFMGI) was up 0.4%, led by a 1.2% rise in sharia-compliant lender Dubai Islamic Bank (DISB.DU). MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) was up 1.55%, as the dramatic U-turn in British fiscal policy bolstered investor sentiment.

☆ Saudi index gains on rising oil prices; most Gulf bourses muted
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 17 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market ended higher on Monday amid rising oil prices, although most Gulf bourses were subdued on concerns about global financial conditions. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe benchmark index (<.TASI>) in Saudi Arabia advanced 1.4%, buoyed by a 2.9% rise in Retal Urban Development Co (<4322.SE>) and a 2.1% increase in Al Rajhi Bank (<1120.SE>). The Abu Dhabi index (<.FTFADGI>) fell 0.4%, hit by a 1% fall in telecoms firm e& (<ETISALAT.AD>), formerly known as Emirates Telecommunications. Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (<.EGX30>) finished 0.9% higher, extending gains for a second session, as most of the stocks on the index were in positive territory. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Ateeq Shariff in Bengaluru, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Most Gulf bourses in red on falling oil prices; Egypt stocks jump
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 16 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday after Friday's fall in oil prices and on Wall Street, while the Egyptian index outperformed after the IMF said "big policy issues" were resolved with the country. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index (<.TASI>) eased 0.1%, hit by a 1.1% fall in oil behemoth Saudi Aramco (<2222.SE>). read moreRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterChina, the world's largest crude oil importer, has been fighting COVID-19 flare-ups after a week-long holiday. The country's infection tally is small by global standards, but it has stuck to a zero-COVID policy that is weighing heavily on economic activity and oil demand. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Ateeq Shariff in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Most Gulf markets in red ahead of U.S. inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 13 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday, ahead of U.S. inflation data which is likely to shape the size of the Federal Reserve's next interest rate hike. read moreThe Saudi market could continue seeing negative performances while oil markets continue to show downside risk, said Farah Mourad, senior market analyst of XTB MENA. In Abu Dhabi, the index (<.FTFADGI>) eased 0.4%, with the UAE's biggest lender First Abu Dhabi Bank (<FAB.AD>) falling 1.3%. Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (<.EGX30>) retreated 0.5%, ending two sessions of losses, helped by a 0.8% increase in top lender Commercial International Bank Egypt (<COMI.CA>). Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Ateeq Shariff in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh KuberOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Gulf bourses track global shares, oil prices lower
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 10 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf fell on Monday, tracking global shares and oil prices lower, with the Saudi index extending losses for a third session. Global shares dropped after Russian missiles pounded cities across Ukraine and as renewed concern about the economic outlook sent investors into safe-haven assets such as the dollar and bonds. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe negative performance came after a volatile week during which investors continued to contemplate global economic conditions, said Wael Makarem, senior market strategist at Exness. In Abu Dhabi the index (<.FTFADGI>) dropped 0.8%, with the country's biggest lender First Abu Dhabi Bank (<FAB.AD>) losing 1.2%. The listing is the latest in a string of IPOs in the Gulf that have defied wider market trends.

☆ Saudi leads Gulf bourses lower on recession worries
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterBahraini traders are seen at Bahrain Bourse in Manama, Bahrain, November 4, 2020. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterRetal Urban Development Co (4322.SE) dropped 4%, while oil behemoth Saudi Aramco (2222.SE) finished 2.6% lower. read moreThe Saudi index remains exposed to additional price corrections with oil demand expected to continue slowing down, said Daniel Takieddine, CEO MENA BDSwiss. Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (.EGX30) eased 0.3%, hit by a 2.1% fall in Commercial International Bank (COMI.CA). Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Ateeq Shariff in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby ChopraOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Most Gulf bourses retreat as Russia threats add to Fed jitters
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterBahraini traders are pictured in Bahrain Bourse in Manama, Bahrain, November 5, 2020. REUTERS/Hamad I MohammedSept 21 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf fell on Wednesday as investors braced for a hefty interest rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve, while escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine added to concerns. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index (.TASI) dropped 0.4%, hit by 0.6% falls in both Al Rajhi Bank (1120.SE) and oil giant Saudi Aramco (2222.SE). Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (.EGX30) fell 0.6%, snapping two sessions of gains. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Ateeq Shariff in Bengaluru; Editing by Kirsten DonovanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Gulf bourses slide on elevated interest rate worries
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterBahraini traders are pictured in Bahrain Bourse in Manama, Bahrain, November 5, 2020. Dubai's main share index (.DFMGI) lost 0.4%, while the Abu Dhabi index (.FTFADGI) retreated 1%. In Qatar, the benchmark index (.QSI) slid 1.7% as most of the stocks on the index were in the negative territory including Qatar Islamic Bank (QISB.QA), which declined 4%. Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (.EGX30) rebounded 0.9% as investors traded into weakness after four consecutive days of decline tuned its stocks more attractive to buy in. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Ateeq Shariff in Bengaluru; editing by Uttaresh.VOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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