US Stocks End 2025 Near Record Highs Despite a Volatile Year
US stocks ended 2025 near record highs, with S&P 500 up 17%, Nasdaq 21%, despite volatility from tariffs and Fed policy uncertainty.
Saudi Stock Market Closes Strongly Higher: TASI Rises 1.05% with Liquidity Exceeding SAR 3.2 Billion
Saudi TASI rose 1.05% to 10,490.69, with over SAR 3.2B traded. 249 stocks gained, 12 fell; strong liquidity signals improved market sentiment.
UAE Markets Close Final 2025 Session with Strong Gains: Dubai Up 0.53%, Abu Dhabi Rises 0.29% on Blue-Chip Support
Dubai rose 0.53%, Abu Dhabi 0.29% in 2025's final session, led by blue-chips; both markets saw annual gains and investor focus on quality stocks.
Saudi Stock Market Opens Higher: TASI Rises to 10,448 Points, Up 0.65%, Supported by Leading Stocks and SAR 198 Million Liquidity
Saudi TASI rose 0.65% to 10,448 points, with strong liquidity and broad gains, led by Aramco and Al Rajhi. Market sentiment is positive.
Qatar Stock Exchange Opens December 31 Session with Slight Decline Amid Sector Divergence and Banking Pressures
Qatar Stock Exchange fell 0.24% on Dec 31, 2025, amid banking pressures; annual gains at 1.86%. Consumer stocks outperformed.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Opens December 31 Session Up 0.4%, Index Surpasses 10,000 Points
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange opened up 0.4%, index surpassed 10,000 points, led by gains in energy, banking, and real estate stocks.
Dubai Financial Market Opens December 31 Session Higher at 6,060 Points with Liquidity Surpassing AED 92 Million
Dubai Financial Market opened higher at 6,060 points, with strong liquidity over AED 92M and 33 stocks advancing, led by blue-chip gains.
Kuwait Stock Exchange Opens Year-End Session Higher; Premier Market Surpasses 9,506 Points
Kuwait Stock Exchange opened higher on Dec 31, 2025, with all indices up; Premier Market topped 9,506 points, led by blue-chip gains.
China Accelerates 2026 Investments to Bolster Economic Growth and Infrastructure Spending
China is advancing 2026 investments, approving 400B yuan in projects to boost growth, focusing on infrastructure, tech, and economic stability.
Hang Seng Index Slips in Final 2025 Session but Closes Year with Nearly 28% Gains
Hang Seng Index dipped 0.9% in final 2025 session but ended the year up nearly 28%, driven by tech, IPO rebound, and easing US-China tensions.
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