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Abu Dhabi index surpasses five-year high
January 19, 2014--UAE indices started the week on a positive note on Sunday with Abu Dhabi's benchmark index closing at its highest close since August 2008.
Real estate shares in Dubai did not get a boost amid a 53 per cent increase in the total value of real estate transactions done last year as per the data by Dubai Land Department.
Telecom sector surges over 2%
January 16, 2014--Saudi Arabia's benchmark Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) finished to the upside at 8,745.28 points Wednesday, adding 48.89 points or 0.56 percent for the entire session.
While curving in the upward territory throughout the day it rose to a maximum gain of 61 points.
large cap with 0.93 percent positive change remained prominent among market cap indices. Most of large caps showed modest gains, with Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) increasing by 2.9 percent, Samba Financial Group 2.5 percent and the bellwether SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corp.) 1.7 percent. SABIC also topped the value chart, pumping more liquidity (SR 656.4 million) into the market.
Saudi Arabia Equity Market Outlook (Jan-14)
January 15, 2014--Saudi Arabian equity market posted a solid gain in 2013, as external concerns eased and earnings growth remained strong.
With the unabated government spending boosting the domestic economy, and global economy picking up, we expect 2014 to be another positive year for the Kingdom’s equity market. Domestic oriented sectors like retail, food, banking are expected to carry forward their strong performances in the new year, whereas, the improving global economy is expected to benefit the petrochemical sector. Lower risk perception due to easing regional political issues and strong domestic economy can also lead to an expansion in broader market valuation multiples, which are now at a discount to global peers. We believe there are still good investment opportunities available in the market, despite the strong run up in stock prices.
UAE markets move in opposite directions
January 14, 2014--UAE stocks markets moved in opposite directions on Tuesday as Dubai continued to move higher led by construction and financial shares and Abu Dhabi witnessed sell-offs in consumer staples and services sectors.
Arabtec, the Middle East's leading engineering and construction company, which won a Dh2.59 billion contract for a mixed use development in Abu Dhabi's Al Reem Island, was among the top five active stocks in terms of turnover, advancing 5.46 per cent to Dh3.09.
UAE shares continue their uptrend
January 13, 2014--UAE shares continued their uptrend to register five-year highs as investors remained bullish in the first month of the new year amid expectations of healthy earnings and dividend gains from real estate and banking stocks in the fourth quarter.
The Dubai Financial Market General Index, which made the smallest weekly gain last Thursday, closed 1.29 per cent higher yesterday to 3549.90.
IMF Working paper-Economic Growth and Government Spending in Saudi Arabia: an Empirical Investigation
January 13, 2014-- Summary: This paper empirically examines the effects of different types of government expenditures, on economic growth in Saudi Arabia. We use different econometric techniques to estimate the short- and long-run effects of these expenditures on growth and employ annual data over the period 1969-2010.
Our findings indicate that while private domestic and public investments, as well as healthcare expenditure, stimulate growth in the long-run, openness to trade and spending in the housing sector can also boost short-run production. These findings draw some policy implications for Saudi policymakers on maximizing the returns of the government spending on economic growth.
DGCX Trading Volumes Reach New Highs in 2013
January 13, 2014-- Annual 2013 volumes rise 43% to 13,759,255 contracts
January 13, 2014--Average Daily Volume rise to 54,384 contracts
Continuing its strong growth momentum from the previous year, trading volumes on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) touched new highs in 2013.
Annual volumes in 2013 grew 43% from 2012 to reach 13,759,255 contracts, the Exchange's highest ever. Traded over a period of 253 trading days, 2013 volumes represent a value of $ 448.25 billion. Average daily volume (ADV) registered a significant growth to reach another all-time high of 54,384 contracts.
Bulls hold firm on UAE bourses
January 9, 2014--Bulls continued to hold firm on UAE bourses on Thursday on hopes of strong economic recovery and growing investor confidence.
Banks and real estate shares got a boost in Dubai with the DFM General Index closing higher by 1.77 per cent at 3504.66 points. Both volume and value crossed the one-billion mark on strong trading activity.
Insurance and realty shares lift Dubai index up 1.96%
January 9, 2014--Dubai's benchmark measure DFM General Index rose 1.96 per cent to 3,443.76 points on Wednesday after some recent bouts of profit-taking, led by insurance and real estate shares.
The Fed is expected to release the minutes of its December policy meeting and the US jobs data late last night [Wednesday night] which are expected to be positive and this fuelled rally in stock markets across the world.
January 8, 2014--Saudi Arabia's benchmark Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) retreated to 8,608.8 points Tuesday, which was roughly where it started the session.
It took a U-turn after 23.76 points earlier fall and then moving sideways for most of the session closed three points below the break-even line.
Small cap indices fell more than two percent for the day. Most of the major sectors closed in the green territory, accumulating an aggregate of 369 points.
