Kuwait Stock Exchange Gains Supported by Rise in Leading Stocks and Economic Indicators

The Kuwait Stock Exchange exhibited positive performance during the trading session on December 8, 2025, with the first market rising to around 9,583 points, achieving gains of 0.87%. Meanwhile, the main market 50 increased by 1.14% to reach 8,553 points, indicating improved risk appetite and the entry of new liquidity into heavyweight stocks. The overall market also rose by 0.79% to a level of 8,957 points, reflecting general support for prices during the session.

This supported performance came amid an increase in the number of transactions to over 6,100 deals and trading volume exceeding 92.6 million shares, with trading values approaching 16.9 million Kuwaiti Dinars, indicating notable activity compared to lower trading averages in recent weeks. These figures show a return of liquidity to some leading stocks after previous correction waves.

Sector-wise, Noor Investment shares stood out as among the most active, rising by 9.52% supported by trading volume exceeding 1.7 million shares, while Kuwait Finance House continued its gains by 3.83% after active trading exceeding 11.5 million shares, reflecting ongoing interest in the financial sector. Aayan shares also gained 2.71% backed by transactions exceeding 2.6 million shares.

Conversely, the list of biggest decliners saw pressure on some leading stocks, with Kuwait Cement shares dropping by -1.52% due to profit-taking, while Kuwait Holding Company shares fell by -1.28% amid fluctuating demand, and Ooredoo shares declined by -1.50% despite moderate liquidity. This trend reflects a clear disparity between institutionally active stocks and those affected by short-term speculation.

On the economic front, the attached indicators showed a notable improvement in the price of Kuwaiti oil, which rose by 0.75% to $63.04, alongside a significant increase in GDP by 30.91% compared to the same period, supporting more optimistic profit forecasts for companies in the near term.

Despite the recorded gains today, the market's performance over the past month remains volatile with a tendency towards stability after a previous decline, while year-on-year comparisons indicate a tangible improvement in price indicators and liquidity compared to the same period last year, driven by better oil prices and increased local investment flows.

The Kuwaiti market is awaiting additional catalysts related to corporate earnings and global monetary policies, along with the gradual impact of any improvement in oil levels, which are factors that may determine liquidity trends and risk levels in the coming weeks.