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Saudi Stocks Close Lower as Retail and Energy Sectors Drag
Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index closed in negative territory on Sunday, as widespread losses across key sectors pulled the market lower. The Tadawul All Share index (TASI) finished the session down 0.34%.
Sector-Specific Pressure
The decline was led by weakness in the Retail, Agriculture & Food, and Energy & Utilities sectors, according to closing data. Market breadth was negative, indicating broad selling pressure, with 188 stocks declining compared to 122 advancers. An additional 24 stocks ended the day unchanged.
Notable Movers
Despite the market's overall dip, several companies posted strong gains:
- Tabuk Agriculture Development Co (TADAWUL:6040) was a standout performer, surging 9.96%.
- United Carton Industries Company (TADAWUL:1323) climbed 6.46%.
- Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company CJSC (TADAWUL:1322) advanced 4.30%.
AdConversely, some of the session's biggest laggards included:
- East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry (TADAWUL:1321), which fell 5.91%.
- Alwasail Industrial Co (TADAWUL:4148), declining 4.79%.
- Jarir Marketing Co (TADAWUL:4190), which dropped 4.35%.
Commodity and Currency Context
The negative sentiment in Saudi equities coincided with a notable downturn in global energy markets, a critical driver for the Kingdom's economy. Crude oil for September delivery fell 2.14% to $85.15 a barrel, while the international benchmark Brent crude for October delivery dropped 3.88% to $91.68 a barrel.
In currency markets, the Saudi riyal remained stable against the U.S. dollar, with the USD/SAR pair holding at 3.75. Elsewhere, the August Gold Futures contract saw a modest gain, rising 0.51% to $4,070.80 a troy ounce.
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