Tadawul Review:

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose on Tuesday, ‎gaining 59 points (+0.52%) to close at 11,486.18. The ‎index opened in line with its previous close, but before ‎closing it faced selling pressure, yet remained in the ‎green zone. Overall, 20 out of 21 sectors closed in the ‎green zone, and 218 shares rose while 42 fell. Banks ‎‎(+0.4%), Materials (+0.8%), and Utilities (+2.4%) sectors ‎contributed the most to the index rise. Stockwise, ‎ACWA Power (+3.3%), Alrajhi (+0.6%), and Sabic ‎‎(+2.0%) were the major contributors to the index rise. ‎The trading activity witnessed a decrease in volume and ‎value of -2% and -8%, respectively, to reach 279mn ‎shares and SAR 6.2bn in value traded.‎

 

 

 

 

 

Market Wrap International:

U.S. equities ended higher as easing concerns around Middle ‎East tensions and softer-than-expected producer price data ‎improved risk appetite, while optimism around the start of ‎earnings season supported sentiment. Technology and ‎semiconductor stocks led gains, benefiting from lower yields and ‎stronger earnings expectations, while energy shares lagged as oil ‎prices declined. The NASDAQ rose 2.0%, the S&P 500 advanced ‎‎1.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%.‎

European equities ended higher, supported by the positive lead ‎from Wall Street and improved global risk sentiment as energy ‎price pressures eased. Cyclical sectors including industrials and ‎financials outperformed, while defensives lagged amid the ‎stronger equity tone. The FTSE 100 gained 0.2%, the DAX ‎advanced 1.3%, the CAC 40 rose 1.1%, and the EURO STOXX ‎‎600 increased 1.0%.‎

 

Asian markets are trading higher, following the strong U.S. lead ‎and improved sentiment around global growth and technology ‎demand. Gains were led by export-oriented and semiconductor ‎sectors, particularly in North Asia, while broader regional ‎markets reflected continued investor optimism. The Nikkei 225 ‎gained 2.4%, the KOSPI advanced 2.7%, the Hang Seng rose ‎‎0.8%, and the SHCOMP increased 1.0%.‎