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.
Chinese Yuan Surpasses 7 per Dollar for First Time Since September 2024
Yuan rises above 7 per US dollar for first time since Sept 2024, reflecting PBOC's supportive stance and improved market sentiment.
Shanghai Composite Rises for Seventh Consecutive Session, Driven by AI Stocks
Shanghai Composite rose for a 7th session, led by AI stocks and policy support; Shenzhen fell as investors grew cautious before holidays.
Nikkei 225 Moves Quietly During Holiday Trading Amid Continued Low Liquidity
Nikkei 225 edged up 0.1% amid low holiday trading; investors await Japan's 2026 budget decision. Sapporo fell on real estate sale news.
Canadian Stocks Edge Lower from Record Highs Amid Pressure on Gold Mining Shares
Canadian stocks dipped 0.2% from record highs, led by gold miner losses, while bank shares rose; TSX closed for holidays, trading was thin.
S&P 500 and Dow Jones Close at Record Highs Supported by Strong Economic Data
S&P 500 and Dow Jones hit record highs on strong GDP and job data, showing investor optimism despite tech sector concerns.
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