Bears rule the trading session of the week. Benchmark Kuwait Stock Exchange Index lost -176 points at the trade, selling caused the dip in the value of major shares. The sudden blip in sentiments sent a wave of caution among investors who avoided dealing into majority shares during the day. The session marks the Index to stand at12284 points with the loss of -176 points. Experts believe however that all the positive news are now being incorporated in the price patterns of the market at the tail end of results season. The current international situation and political instability is casting a shadow of doubt in the mind of the investor. The market can remain volatile in the next few days.
| News | Source | Perception |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh exhibition to boost Saudi palm sector goals | AN | Neutral |
| Global energy sector employment increased by 3.8% in 2023: IEA | AN | Neutral |
| Kingdom launches new framework to standardize digital services | AN | Neutral |
| COP29: Czech Republic, Italy push for increased nuclear power | AN Biz | Negative |
| Minister Al-Khateeb welcomes Hyatt Hotels’ plan to increase hotel capacity to 5,000 rooms in 5 years | SG Biz | Neutral |
| Crown Prince discusses Ukrainian crisis with Zelenskyy over phone | SG Biz | Negative |
| Preparations are in full swing to implement Makkah Route Initiative for the upcoming Hajj | SG Biz | Neutral |
| Biden says he will stop sending bombs to Israel if it launches major invasion of Rafah | SG | Neutral |
| Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, received the first batch of 283 pilgrims arriving from India Thursday on a Saudia Airlines... | SG | Neutral |
| Current | Earlier |
|---|---|
| #الليله_دوب | مدريد |
| #قادمون_تمره_للالعاب_تريترا | الريال |
| #متجر_عسوله_للعسل٢ | نوير |
| #الخميس_الونيس | اليوم الخميس |
| #مذيع_يستفز_شاعر | الاشهر الحرم |
| Date | Quote | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2024 | 12,284.41 | -1.41% |
| 05/08/2024 | 12,460.11 | 0.83% |
| 05/07/2024 | 12,357.99 | -0.12% |
| 05/06/2024 | 12,372.50 | 0.16% |
| 05/02/2024 | 12,352.33 | 0.05% |
| 05/01/2024 | 12,345.65 | -0.40% |
| 04/30/2024 | 12,394.91 | 0.21% |
| 04/29/2024 | 12,369.46 | 0.94% |
| 04/25/2024 | 12,254.53 | -1.84% |
| 04/23/2024 | 12,484.41 | -0.20% |
| 04/22/2024 | 12,508.93 | 0.05% |
| 04/18/2024 | 12,502.35 | 0.29% |
| 04/17/2024 | 12,465.98 | -0.28% |
| 04/16/2024 | 12,500.43 | -1.64% |
| 04/15/2024 | 12,708.34 | 0.02% |
| 04/04/2024 | 12,705.42 | 0.66% |
| 04/03/2024 | 12,622.22 | 1.17% |
| 04/02/2024 | 12,476.59 | 0.43% |
| 04/01/2024 | 12,423.01 | 0.17% |
| 03/31/2024 | 12,401.56 | -1.31% |
| 03/28/2024 | 12,565.89 | -0.33% |
| Year | GDP (Bln. KD) | GDP(Bln.USD) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.639 | 183.568 | 8.6% |
| 2021 | 36.477 | 135.761 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 36.006 | 105.949 | -8.87% |
| 2019 | 39.504 | 136.192 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 39.724 | 138.202 | 13.99% |
| 2017 | 38.778 | 120.687 | 10.75% |
| 2016 | 40.697 | 109.381 | -4.11% |
-1.41%