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Sunset Market Commentary
ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted the gap between actual and perceived inflation during her testimony to the European Parliament, emphasizing how inflation expectations influence monetary policy. The Bank of En...
Weekly Focus – Lingering Tension
Global markets ended the week with lingering geopolitical and trade policy uncertainties, despite a lack of major events. Bond yields declined, equity indices showed volatility, and oil volatility remained elevated amid...
Week Ahead – All Eyes on Nonfarm Payrolls and ISM PMI Data
Investors are recalibrating expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts ahead of key U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls and ISM PMI data releases. The Eurozone's inflation figures and ECB policy minutes will also influence EUR/USD dyn...
Weekly Gold (XAU/USD) Forecast: US-Iran Standoff Trumps US PPI, Setting Stage for $5300/oz
Gold prices have surged above $5,200 per ounce, driven by heightened geopolitical risks from escalating US-Iran tensions and potential military action. The rally reflects increased safe-haven demand as investors seek ref...
Pros and cons of moving to T+1 settlement in Tadawul
The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) implemented a shift from T+0 to T+2 settlement in 2017 to align with global market standards and meet eligibility criteria for indices like MSCI Emerging Markets. This change, coordinated wit...
IPOs, pre-Eid selling weigh on Saudi market: Analysts
The Saudi stock market, as measured by the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), fell 4% year-to-date due to pressures from initial public offerings (IPOs), declining oil prices, the Federal Reserve meeting, and pre-Eid Al-Adh...
HSBC optimistic about Saudi market as attractive emerging market
HSBC has expressed a positive outlook on the Saudi stock market (Tadawul), highlighting it as one of the most attractive emerging markets for long-term investment. The bank attributes this optimism to Saudi Arabia's stru...
Saudi capital market’s momentum likely ongoing in H2 2024: HSBC Saudi Arabia
HSBC Saudi Arabia's CEO, Faris AlGhannam, forecasts sustained momentum in the Saudi capital market for H2 2024, driven by a robust IPO pipeline, structural reforms, and increased foreign investor participation. The Tadaw...
Red Sea International delivers multiple projects in 2022; faces challenges in Africa, Asia: CEO
Red Sea International Co. (RSI) delivered several major projects in Saudi Arabia in 2022, including the MDL Beast Sound Storm and Samsung CT projects, totaling SAR 112.3 million. However, the company reported SAR 197.5 m...
SABIC can handle economic cycle of petchem market: CEO
SABIC's CEO Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh stated the company is well-equipped to navigate petrochemical market cycles and fluctuations. Despite a 90% year-on-year drop in Q1 2023 net profit to SAR 660 million, the firm reported...
Aldrees Q1 profit lifted by higher sales, market share reaches 7.6%: CEO
Aldrees Petroleum and Transport Services Co. reported a 13% year-on-year increase in Q1 2023 net profit to SAR 70.5 million, driven by higher sales in its petroleum and transport segments. The company expanded its operat...
Ghida Al-Sultan eyes 8-10 branch openings annually: CEO
Ghida Al-Sultan, a Saudi fast-food chain, has expanded to 60 branches by Q1 2023, progressing toward its annual target of 8-10 new outlets. The company launched the Foil Burger cloud kitchen, achieving 25 points of sale...
Tihama secures initial court ruling on approval of subsidiary liquidation
Tihama Advertising and Public Relations Co. has secured an initial court ruling approving the liquidation of its loss-making subsidiary, Tihama Education Co. The move is expected to positively impact the parent company's...
Riyal Motors plans to float 720,000 shares on Nomu
Riyal Motors, a Saudi car leasing company, announced plans to offer 720,000 shares on the Nomu-Parallel Market from October 1-5. The firm, which operates a fleet of 3,500 vehicles and specializes in corporate and institu...
Trump warns‘sometimes you have to’ use force on Friday. Oil markets now see high odds of a U.S. strike on Iran.
Oil prices surged over 2% on Friday, marking their largest single-day gain in a week, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting a potential shift from diplomacy to force in addressing Iran's nuclear prog...
Bitcoin price slump versus gold’s gains highlights evolving crypto market
Bitcoin's recent price decline contrasts with gold's gains as investors shift focus toward AI, tech stocks, and traditional safe-haven assets. The fragmentation in risk appetite highlights crypto market volatility amid m...
CMA waives sukuk, bonds trading commission to develop market
The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has waived its share of trading commissions for sukuk and bonds starting May 2023 to boost market liquidity and attract investors. This move aligns with the CMA's strategy to stre...
Mr Mandoob plans direct listing on Nomu soon, holds 8% market share: Founder
Mr. Mandoob, a Saudi food delivery app, plans a direct listing on Nomu (Saudi Parallel Market) after securing 8% market share and 500% sales growth in 2022. Founder Hammoud Al-Ghosn criticized competitors for charging re...
NCLE Chairman says construction of education complexes to begin in Q3 2022/23
National Company for Learning and Education (NCLE) announced plans to start constructing three educational complexes in Q3 2022/23, funded by internal resources and bank facilities. The project is expected to conclude by...
eXtra gains higher market share despite challenges: CEO
eXtra, a leading Saudi electronics retailer, reported an 8% year-on-year sales growth and a 1.3% expansion in gross margins for Q1 2023, driven by stronger consumer finance and maintenance services. Despite lower consume...