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2026-04-01

Daily Market Monitor 01-04-2026

Tadawul Review:

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose on Tuesday, ‎gaining 82 points (+0.74%) to close at 11,249.54. The ‎index opened 1 point above its previous close, but ‎before closing it faced selling pressure, yet remained in ‎the green zone. Overall, 16 out of 21 sectors closed in ‎the green zone, and 177 shares rose while 76 fell. Banks ‎‎(+1.0%), Materials (+1.0%), and Energy (+0.5%) sectors ‎contributed the most to the index rise. Stockwise, ‎Alrajhi (+1.1%), Saudi Aramco (+0.4%), and SAB (+2.5%) ‎were the major contributors to the index rise. The ‎trading activity witnessed an increase in volume and ‎value of +23% and +19%, respectively, to reach 367mn ‎shares and SAR 7.2bn in value traded.‎

 

 

Market Wrap International:

U.S. equities ended sharply higher as easing concerns around ‎Middle East tensions and a pullback in oil prices improved risk ‎sentiment, while lower Treasury yields supported a rebound in ‎technology and growth stocks. Semiconductor and large-cap tech ‎names led gains as investors rotated back into risk assets ‎following recent weakness, with broader participation also seen ‎across cyclical sectors. The move reflected a relief rally after ‎heightened volatility tied to energy-driven inflation concerns. The ‎NASDAQ rose 3.8%, the S&P 500 gained 2.9%, and the Dow ‎Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.5%. ‎

European equities ended higher, tracking the strong lead from ‎Wall Street as improved global risk appetite offset lingering ‎concerns around energy prices and growth. Gains were ‎supported by broad-based advances across industrials and ‎financials, while defensive sectors lagged in the more constructive ‎environment. Sentiment remained linked to global macro ‎developments, particularly energy markets and geopolitical ‎signals, with investors positioning more selectively. The FTSE 100 ‎rose 0.5%, the DAX gained 0.5%, the CAC 40 increased 0.6%, ‎and the EURO STOXX 600 advanced 0.4%. ‎

Asian markets are trading mixed as investors balanced the ‎positive global lead from Wall Street against regional pressures, ‎including currency dynamics and export sensitivity. Technology ‎sentiment remained uneven, while sharp weakness in South ‎Korea weighed on the broader regional tone, contrasting with ‎more resilient performance in Hong Kong. Chinese equities faced ‎modest pressure amid cautious domestic sentiment, while Japan ‎declined in line with global positioning adjustments. The ‎SHCOMP fell -0.8%, the KOSPI dropped -4.3%, the Nikkei 225 ‎declined -1.6%, while the Hang Seng rose 0.2%.‎

 

Daily Market Monitor 01-04-2026