Egyptian Exchange: Shariah Index Rises 0.40% Amid Narrow Trading Range
Egypt's Shariah Index rose 0.40% amid narrow trading, led by selective gains, but remains down 1.86% year-to-date, signaling cautious sentiment.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Posts Gains, Led by Aldar at AED 8.81; Index Rises to 9,971 Points
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange rose 0.27% to 9,971 points, led by Aldar; trading value hit AED 534.81m, with blue-chip stocks driving gains.
Pressure on Saudi Market as TASI Declines to 10,292.98 Points with Liquidity at SAR 1.35 Billion
TASI fell 0.31% to 10,292.98 as losers outnumbered gainers; liquidity was SAR 1.35B, reflecting cautious trading and selective buying.
Dubai Financial Market Rises Above 6,160 Points Supported by Emaar at AED 14.40
Dubai Financial Market rose to 6,166.86 points, led by Emaar at AED 14.40, with strong liquidity and gains in blue-chip stocks.
UK Car Sales Surpass Two Million as Consumer Demand for Chinese Brands Accelerates
UK car sales topped 2M in 2025, driven by EV demand and Chinese brands, which now hold 9.7% of the market, reshaping competition.
Chinese Stocks Begin 2026 at Record Highs Amid AI Momentum, Gains Spill Over to Hong Kong
Chinese stocks hit record highs in 2026 on AI momentum, boosting Hong Kong markets; focus shifts to upcoming inflation and producer price data.
Japanese Stocks Extend Gains for Second Session, Driven by Technology and Banking Sectors
Japanese stocks rose for a second day, led by tech and banks, with Nikkei up 0.6% and Topix 1.5%, driven by demand for semiconductors and AI.
Hong Kong Private Sector Activity Slows Amid Ongoing Expansion and Rising Price Pressures
Hong Kong's PMI slowed to 51.9 in Dec 2025, signaling ongoing growth but rising costs, weak hiring, and lower business confidence.
Cautious Sentiment Weighs on Australian Stocks Ahead of Inflation Data; BlueScope Jumps on Takeover Bid
Australian stocks dipped 0.1% as investors await inflation data; BlueScope surged 20.5% on takeover bid, banks dragged index lower.
US Stock Futures Hold Steady After Dow Jones Hits Record High Amid Labor Market Anticipation
US stock futures steady after Dow record; investors await key labor data to gauge Fed's policy direction amid sector gains and Venezuela news.
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