Nikkei Hits Two-Week High, Set for Second Consecutive Weekly Gain
Nikkei hits two-week high, up 1%, set for 2nd weekly gain; gains driven by broad sector strength and record draft budget approval.
Japanese 10-Year Government Bond Yield Retreats from 26-Year High Amid Slowing Tokyo Inflation
Japan's 10-year bond yield dipped from a 26-year high as Tokyo inflation slowed, possibly delaying further rate hikes and reducing bond sales.
Japanese Yen Set for Strong Weekly Gains Amid Expectations of Further Bank of Japan Tightening
The yen gains on BOJ tightening hopes despite weak inflation; officials may intervene if volatility rises amid mixed economic data.
Saudi Market Closes Lower: Main Index Pressured by Blue Chips, Sector Performance Mixed
Saudi market closed down 0.10% at 10,530.54, pressured by blue chips; sector performance mixed, Aramco led trades, 100 stocks rose, 159 fell.
Abu Dhabi Market Closes Slightly Lower Under Pressure from Banks and Energy Despite Strong Liquidity
Abu Dhabi market closed slightly lower as banks and energy stocks weighed, despite strong liquidity and selective gains in key shares.
Dubai Financial Market Closes Mixed Amid Selling Pressure on Blue Chips and Divergent Active Stock Performance
Dubai market closed mixed; blue chips fell, while active stocks like GULFNAV and Amanat saw gains and high trading volumes.
US Jobless Claims Plunge to Lowest Level in Nearly a Year
US jobless claims dropped to 214,000, the lowest in nearly a year, signaling labor market strength despite a slight rise in continuing claims.
Saudi Market Opens Down 0.03%: TASI at 10,537 Points, Aramco Leads Trading
Saudi TASI opened down 0.03% at 10,537; Aramco led trading. Transport rose, consumer services fell. Market remains steady above 10,500.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Opens with Slight Decline as Liquidity Concentrates on Aldar and IHC
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange opened slightly down, with liquidity focused on Aldar and IHC; market remains volatile amid selective trading.
Dubai Financial Market Opens with Notable Activity in Gulf Navigation and Amanat Shares Amid Mixed Sector Performance
Dubai Financial Market opens mixed; Gulf Navigation and Amanat lead gains, while UFC and TECOM see notable declines amid selective trading.
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