Kuwait Stock Market Closes Lower: Indices Fall Amid Pressure on Blue Chips
Kuwait stock market closed lower as blue-chip stocks fell; all main indices declined amid active trading and profit-taking.
Saudi Stock Market Closes Higher, Driven by Energy and Blue-Chip Stocks
Saudi stock market rose 0.7% to 10,490, led by energy and blue-chip gains; liquidity focused on major stocks like Aramco and Al Rajhi Bank.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Closes Higher, Driven by ADNOC and First Abu Dhabi Bank Stocks
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange closed up 0.28%, led by ADNOC and First Abu Dhabi Bank gains; market cap near AED 3.06 trillion.
Dubai Financial Market Closes Steady Near 6,137 Points Amid Mixed Performance of Blue Chips
Dubai Financial Market closed steady near 6,137 points, with mixed blue chip performance and strong activity in real estate and banking stocks.
US Stock Futures Edge Lower as AI Stocks Face Pressure Amid Investor Caution
US stock futures dip as AI stocks face valuation concerns; energy shares rise on oil gains, while investors await Fed policy clarity.
South African Rand Nears Highest Levels Since 2022, Supported by Metals and Monetary Policy
The South African rand nears 2022 highs, boosted by metals, strong policy, and Fed rate cuts, gaining 11% vs the US dollar in 2025.
India's Industrial Production Records Fastest Growth in Two Years in November, Driven by Manufacturing and Mining
India's industrial production grew 6.7% in Nov 2025, the fastest in 2 years, driven by manufacturing and mining gains.
German Bond Yields Near 9-Month High Amid Tight Monetary Policy; Austrian Manufacturing Returns to Contraction
German bond yields near 9-month high; Austria's manufacturing contracts again, highlighting eurozone's mixed economic trends.
Shanghai Index Extends Gains for Ninth Session, Supported by Yuan Strength and Consumption Stimulus
Shanghai Index rose for 9th session, aided by yuan strength and consumption stimulus; tech and EV stocks fell, defense led gains.
Euro Nears $1.18 Supported by Diverging ECB and Fed Policies
The euro nears $1.18, boosted by stable ECB policy and expected Fed rate cuts, widening its gains against the dollar into 2025.
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