Kuwait Stock Exchange Indices Fall Sharply Amid 88.1 Million KD in Trading Volume
The Kuwait Stock Exchange closed with a broad decline in its main indices, recording trading volume of 88.1 million KD.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
The Kuwait Stock Exchange concluded Wednesday’s trading session with broad declines across its main indices, amid transactions valued at 88.10 million Kuwaiti dinars and a volume of approximately 289 million shares, executed through 22,283 cash trades. The General Market Index fell by 18.25 points, or 0.21 percent, closing at 8,779.38 points, while the First Market Index declined by 10.59 points, or 0.12 percent, to record 9,167.93 points. The Main Market Index posted the largest drop among the key indices, falling 58.63 points, or 0.64 percent, to reach 9,094.64 points. The “Main 50” Index also declined by 102.35 points, or 0.99 percent, closing at 10,212.60 points. In the list of top-gaining stocks, shares of Al-Taqaddum, Snam, Ahliya T, and Injazat led the gains, while shares of Markaz, Anzima, Imtiazat, and Meydan were among the biggest decliners.
