Tadawul Review:

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) fell on Sunday, dropping by ‎‎13 points (-0.1%) to close at 12,372. The index opened ‎positively, up by 2 points from the previous close, and initially ‎rose in the first few minutes before declining for the ‎remainder of the session. Overall, 14 out of 21 sectors closed ‎in the red zone, while 137 shares fell and 85 rose. ‎Telecommunications (-0.9%), Media (-4.3%), and Food and ‎beverages (-0.9%) sectors contributed the most to the index ‎fall. Stockwise, Saudi Research (-5.4%), Almarai (-1.2%), and ‎Saudi Telecom (-0.7%) were the major contributors. The ‎trading activity witnessed a decrease in volume and value of -‎‎24% and -18%, respectively, to reach 176mn shares and ‎SAR4.1bn in value traded.

 

 

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Market Wrap International:

In US, markets will be closely watching President Trump’s speech on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, for insights on trade policies and economic strategy, which could influence investor sentiment. On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the FOMC minutes will provide important clues on the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates and inflation, potentially shaping expectations for future monetary policy.

In Europe, the UK’s January CPI report, also due on Wednesday, will offer key inflation insights, which could impact the Bank of England’s policy outlook.

In Asia, Japan’s National Core CPI (YoY) for January, set for release on Thursday, February 20, 2025, will be a crucial indicator of inflation trends, with potential implications for the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy. With these major events ahead, global markets will be looking for signals that could drive market direction in the coming days.