Arab financial markets showed a mixed performance in February, influenced by global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating investor sentiment, according to a new report.
The latest monthly bulletin released by the Arab Monetary Fund revealed that the composite index for these exchanges recorded a slight decline of 0.06 percent at the end of February.
Arab stock markets did start 2025 on a strong note, buoyed by global gains, with the AMF’s January report citing improved investor sentiment and an international market rebound as driving a 0.97 percent increase in the composite index by month-end.
This momentum faltered in February, with seven exchanges recording losses, compared to just three the previous month.
Despite short-term volatility, the report indicated that investors remain cautiously optimistic about Arab markets.
The best-performing markets included Bahrain, which recorded a 4.3 percent increase, followed by Kuwait and Tunisia.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and Palestine were among the worst-hit, registering losses of 2.45 percent and 2.37 percent, respectively.
Morocco’s Casablanca Stock Exchange and Egypt’s EGX30 also recorded gains.
On the downside, Qatar, Muscat, and Amman experienced declines, along with Iraq.
Source:https://www.arabnews.com/node/2594666