Tadawul Review:

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose on Thursday, ‎gaining 36 points (+0.3%) to close at 10,450. The index ‎opened 12 points above its previous close but showed ‎some fluctuation for a few hours before gradually ‎increasing until the end of the session. Overall, 9 out of ‎‎21 sectors closed in the green zone, and 100 shares rose ‎while 154 fell. Materials (+1.5%), Banks (+0.4%), and ‎Energy (+0.‎‏3‏‎%) sectors contributed the most to the ‎index rise. Stockwise, Maaden (+4.0%), Saudi National ‎Bank (+1.1%), and Al Rajhi Bank (+0.4%) were the major ‎contributors. The trading activity witnessed an increase ‎in volume and value of 41% and 69%, respectively, to ‎reach 211mn shares and SAR5.9bn in value traded.‎

 

 

 

Market Wrap International:

U.S. equities ended higher as major benchmarks climbed on ‎Friday after a rebound in technology and AI-linked stocks helped ‎sustain gains, and softer inflation data supported expectations for ‎future monetary easing. Tech-heavy names drove broader market ‎strength while consumer and industrial segments also ‎contributed modestly to upside. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, the ‎Dow Jones increased 0.4%, and the NASDAQ gained 1.3%, ‎reflecting broad participation in the rally. ‎

European equities ended higher with markets advancing across ‎major bourses as investors tracked monetary policy signals and ‎positive sentiment from U.S. markets. Gains were led by cyclical ‎sectors and financial stocks, while defensive segments lagged ‎slightly. The FTSE 100 climbed 0.6%, the DAX rose 0.4%, the ‎CAC 40 edged up 0.01%, and the EURO STOXX 600 increased ‎‎0.4% on the session. ‎

 

Asian markets ended higher as regional stocks respond favorably ‎to global cues, including the Bank of Japan’s rate decision and ‎improved risk sentiment from overseas. Japanese equities led the ‎region, with other benchmarks also advancing on the day. The ‎SHCOMP gained 0.4%, the KOSPI rose 0.7%, the NIKKEI 225 ‎increased 1.0%, and the Hang Seng climbed 0.8% in ongoing ‎trade.‎