2025: Oil’s Worst Annual Rout Since the Pandemic - The Collapse of ‘Black Gold’
Oil prices fell over 20% in 2025, their worst drop since 2020, due to oversupply, weak demand, and new US energy policies.
European Stocks End 2025 Near Record Highs with Strongest Annual Performance Since 2021
European stocks closed 2025 near record highs, with STOXX 50 up 18% and STOXX 600 up 17%, led by banks and resources; outlook remains positive.
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.
China Tightens Silver Export Controls from January Amid Rising Trade Tensions
China will tighten silver export controls from January, classifying it as strategic, impacting US supply chains amid trade tensions.
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.
Makkah Construction and Development Co. Purchases Land Near Grand Mosque for SAR 980 Million
Makkah Construction bought land near the Grand Mosque for SAR 980M to build a hotel and commercial complex, boosting its real estate portfolio.
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.
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