Tadawul Review:

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) fell on Tuesday, ‎dropping 99 points (-0.8%) to close at 11,546. The index ‎opened 20 points higher than its previous closing level ‎but quickly dropped into negative territory, losing ‎about 100 points compared to the opening within a ‎short period, and continued to decline until the end of ‎the session. Overall, all 21 sectors closed in the ‎red zone, while 221 shares fell and 35 rose. Banks (-‎‎0.8%), Materials (-1.2%), and Utilities (-1.7%) sectors ‎contributed the most to the index fall. Stockwise, Al ‎Rajhi Bank (-0.7%), ACWA Power (-2.3%), and Saudi ‎National Bank (-0.8%) were the major contributors. The ‎trading activity witnessed an increase in volume of 3% ‎to reach 233mn shares, while the value fell by -7% to ‎reach SAR4.9bn in value traded.‎

 

 

Market Wrap International:

U.S. markets ended mixed as investors balanced strong corporate earnings with policy and political uncertainty. The Dow Jones gained 0.5% on upbeat results from industrial and consumer names including General Motors, 3M, and Coca-Cola, while the S&P 500 ended flat, and the Nasdaq slipped -0.2% as tech stocks faced mild profit-taking ahead of key economic data and Fed commentary.

European equities advanced slightly as improved global trade sentiment and steady earnings supported risk appetite. Gains in autos and energy offset weakness in freight and logistics, while ECB remarks on dollar-funding risks kept bank shares subdued. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2%, DAX 0.3%, CAC 0.6%, and Euro Stoxx 600 0.2%.

Asian markets outperformed on firmer sentiment driven by easing U.S.–China trade tensions and expectations of pro-stimulus policy in Japan. The Shanghai Composite gained 1.4%, Hang Seng 0.7%, Nikkei 225 0.3%, and Kospi 0.2%.