Tadawul Review:

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose slightly on ‎Monday, gaining 2 points (+0.02%) to close at 11,271. ‎The index opened 8 points above its previous close. It ‎initially declined sharply, then rebounded for nearly an ‎hour, before fluctuating and closing near its previous ‎level. In general, 11 out of 21 sectors closed in the ‎green zone, and 107 shares rose while 152 fell. Materials ‎‎(+1.5%), Utilities (+3.0%), and Telecommunications ‎‎(+0.3%) sectors contributed the most to the index rise. ‎Stockwise, ACWA Power (+3.9%), Maaden (+2.4%), and ‎Sabic Agri-Nutrients (+2.9%) were the major ‎contributors. The trading activity witnessed an increase ‎in volume and value of 14% and 14%, respectively, to ‎reach 245mn shares and SAR5.4bn in value traded.‎

 

 

 

Market Wrap International:

U.S. equities ended higher as easing Treasury yields and a ‎steadier rate outlook supported risk appetite, with gains led by ‎large-cap technology and selective strength in cyclical sectors. ‎Investor sentiment improved after macro data reinforced ‎expectations that monetary policy remains sufficiently restrictive ‎without tightening further, helping stabilize valuations following ‎recent volatility. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, the Dow Jones ‎Industrial Average advanced 0.6%, and the NASDAQ gained ‎‎0.4%.‎

European equities ended modestly higher as investors balanced ‎supportive global cues against cautious corporate updates, with ‎defensives and selective industrials providing underlying support ‎while broader risk-taking remained measured. Sentiment was ‎aided by stability in rates markets and a lack of negative macro ‎surprises, even as earnings visibility stayed mixed across sectors. ‎The FTSE 100 increased 0.1%, the DAX rose 0.1%, the CAC ‎slipped -0.1%, and the EURO STOXX 600 advanced 0.2%.‎

 

Asian markets ended mixed to lower as weakness in Japanese ‎and South Korean equities weighed on regional sentiment, ‎reflecting pressure on exporters from currency moves and softer ‎global growth signals. Losses in technology and auto-related ‎shares offset resilience in Hong Kong, where selective buying ‎supported benchmarks despite subdued mainland performance. ‎The SHCOMP declined -0.1%, the KOSPI fell -0.8%, the Nikkei ‎‎225 dropped -1.8%, while the Hang Seng edged higher by 0.1%.‎