Tadawul Review:

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose on Wednesday, gaining 131 points (+1.19%) to close at 11,079.93. The index opened 4 points above its previous close, but before closing it faced selling pressure, yet remained in the green zone. Overall, 21 out of 21 sectors closed in the green zone, and 244 shares rose while 17 fell. Financial Services (+3.0%), Commercial & Professional Services (+2.6%), and Consumer Services (+2.6%) sectors contributed the most to the index rise. Stockwise, SNB (+2.1%), Saudi Aramco (+0.8%), and Alinma (+3.5%) were the major contributors to the index rise. The trading activity witnessed a decrease in volume and value of -22% and -33%, respectively, to reach 262mn shares and SAR 5.7bn in value traded.

 

 

Market Wrap International:

U.S. equities ended higher as optimism around possible de‑escalation in the Middle East conflict helped risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and elevated energy price pressures. Technology and cyclical sectors led the advance as the outlook for inflation and interest rates remained under watch, supporting broader participation in the rally. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%, and the NASDAQ advanced 0.8%.

European equities ended higher, tracking the improved tone in global markets as hopes for a resolution in the Middle East conflict and easing oil price pressure boosted cyclical sectors and financials. Investors continued to assess regional inflation expectations and central bank rate outlooks, while energy and travel names participated in the upswing. The FTSE 100 gained 1.4%, the DAX advanced 1.4%, the CAC 40 rose 1.3%, and the EURO STOXX 600 increased 1.4%.

Asian markets are trading with mixed risk sentiment as investors weigh global geopolitical developments and local macro signals, but many benchmark indices are advancing on positive spillovers from overseas markets and hopes of easing energy cost pressures. Export‑oriented and technology sectors have been supportive, particularly in South Korea and Japan, while China’s broader market also contributes to gains. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 2.9%, South Korea’s KOSPI gained 1.6%, China’s SHCOMP rose 1.3%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advanced 1.1%.