Tadawul Review:

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) fell on Monday, dropping 98 points (-0.85%) to close at 11,366.79. The index opened 2 points above its previous close, but it recovered some losses before the close; however, it still ended in the red zone. Overall, 20 out of 21 sectors closed in the red zone, and 33 shares rose while 226 fell. Banks (-0.9%), Materials (-1.4%), and Utilities (-1.5%) sectors contributed the most to the index decline. Stockwise, Alrajhi (-1.2%), Maaden (-2.1%), and ACWA Power (-2.1%) were the major contributors to the index decline. The trading activity witnessed an increased in volume of 2% to reach 258mn shares, while value witnessed a change of 4% to reach 5.1 in value traded.

 

 

Market Wrap International:

U.S. equities ended slightly lower as rising oil prices and ‎continued uncertainty around Middle East tensions weighed on ‎sentiment, while investors remained focused on upcoming ‎corporate earnings and policy developments. The backdrop of ‎elevated energy costs and cautious positioning limited risk ‎appetite, even as broader market resilience held near recent ‎highs. Technology shares saw mild profit-taking, while energy ‎stocks were relatively supported by firmer crude prices. The S&P ‎‎500 fell -0.2%, the NASDAQ declined -0.3%, and the Dow Jones ‎Industrial Average slipped -0.01%. ‎

European equities ended weaker, tracking the softer global tone ‎as the surge in oil and gas prices intensified inflation concerns ‎and pressured growth-sensitive sectors. Travel and industrial ‎stocks underperformed amid concerns over supply disruptions, ‎while energy names provided partial support. Broader sentiment ‎remained cautious as investors assessed the implications of ‎geopolitical developments and higher input costs on the regional ‎outlook. The FTSE 100 dropped -0.5%, the DAX fell -1.2%, the ‎CAC 40 declined -1.1%, and the EURO STOXX 600 slipped -‎‎0.8%. ‎

Asian markets ended higher, supported by improved risk ‎sentiment tied to expectations of potential diplomatic progress ‎and continued strength in technology-related sectors. Gains were ‎led by export-oriented and semiconductor names, while investor ‎positioning reflected optimism around global growth themes ‎despite ongoing uncertainty. Regional currencies remained ‎relatively stable, further supporting equity inflows across key ‎markets. The SHCOMP gained 0.8%, the KOSPI advanced 0.4%, ‎the Nikkei 225 rose 0.6%, and the Hang Seng increased 0.8%.‎