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DGCX Records Highest Monthly Volumes in History
September monthly volumes total 971,675 contracts, valued at $38.08 billion
Euro futures reach highest 2012 monthly volume record
October 9, 2012--Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) registered its highest ever monthly volumes in September, reaching 971,675 contracts, a 100% increase from the
same month last year.
The Exchange’s total monthly volume was valued at $ 38.08 billion, the
highest ever monthly trading value its has ever recorded.
DGCX ended the third quarter of the year with year-to-date volumes of 6,724,161 contracts, a
significant rise of 143% from last year.
Kuwait Stock Exchange fails to crack 6,000 points (as yet)
October 9, 2012--The unsuccessful storm of the resistance barrier at 6,000 points, which the KSE Maket Index briefly touched at the start of the week, was confirmed on Tuesday's trading session.
The gauge closed insignificantly lower at 5,993.19 points. Like many blue chips in the
DGCX Records Highest Monthly Volumes in History
September monthly volumes total 971,675 contracts, valued at $38.08 billion
Euro futures reach highest 2012 monthly volume record
October 09, 2012--Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) registered its highest ever monthly volumes in September, reaching 971,675 contracts, a 100% increase from the
same month last year.
The Exchange’s total monthly volume was valued at $ 38.08 billion, the
highest ever monthly trading value its has ever recorded.
DGCX ended the third quarter of the year with year-to-date volumes of 6,724,161 contracts, a
significant rise of 143% from last year.
Saudi food giant Almarai reports higher Q3 profit, shares close flat
October 8, 2012--The Tadawul All-Share Index fell 0.82% to 6,807.3 Monday.
Sabic, the world's largest petrochemicals producer declined 0.75% to SR89. Shares of dairy food producer Almarai Company closed even at SR67.75. Earlier in the day Almarai said it generated in the third quarter a consolidated net profit amounting to SR450.0m , an increase of 4.7% compared to the same period last year (SR429.7m) and an increase of 18.6% compared to the second quarter 2012 (SR379.5m).
Muscat market advances the seventh trading session straight, hits 3-month high
October 8, 2012--The MSM30 Index added 0.21% to reach 5,662.10 points, representing the measure's highest level since July 1.
Oman Refreshment gained the most, closing 3.12% higher at OR2.350. Mobile operator Nawras was the most liquid share, ending up 1.37% at OR0.518. Despite the recent advance, the Omani stock market trades still half a percentage lower on than on January 1 this year.
Abu Dhabi market decline halted
October 8, 2012--Shares of First Gulf Bank (up 0.30%) and RAK Properties (2.78% higher) saved the ADX General Index from dropping for the third consecutive day.
The gauge ended flat at 2,648.03 Monday. Aldar Properties (off 0.75%) and telecom giant Emirates Telecommunications Corp. (slightly lower) weighed on Abu Dhabi's market measure which has advanced 10.17% since January 1
Egyptian Exchange: New System Of Calculating Closing Prices Is Active As Of 4 October 2012
October 4, 2012--Starting of Thursday 4 October, 2012, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) will start applying the new mechanism to calculate closing prices after the successful update of the current trading system (X Stream OMX).
This new system would increase the orders execution speed, in addition to some additional features.
This update to the current system will enable applying the new mechanism of the shares closing prices determinants approved recently by The Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA). This aims to reduce price volatility resulting from the limited volume of trading on those shares. In the new system the value of shares required to change the closing price is not less than 0.5% of the average daily traded value per share, giving that share value is not less than LE 10,000.
Profit booking at Saudi insurers weighs on market index
October 3, 2012--The Tadawul All-Share Index dipped 0.13% to close at 6,887.29 points.
ACE Arabia Cooperative Insurance Co. lost the most, ending off seven percent at SR159. Five out of the six top losing shares were insurers on Wednesday, as the sector has been the best performing segment year-to-date. Gains at petrochemical leader Sabic (up 0.30% at SR91.50) failed to support the market. Trading volumes were low. 50 shares advances, while 82 stocks declined in value.
Doha Bank eyes mortgage market for non-resident Indians
October 3, 2012--The QE Index in Doha slipped 0.37% to 8,503.97 Wednesday.
Doha Bank fell by 1.64% to close at QR54.10. Earlier in the day Doha Bank said it entered into an agreement with Indiabulls Group for offering of Mortgage Loans to NRI customers for acquiring properties in India. In a statement to the QE, Doha Bank said that "Indiabulls Group is one of leading business houses in India in the areas of Housing Finance, Real Estate and Infrastructure development. Indiabulls Housing Finance Company has its presence through 180 branches in 100 cities across India,", adding that "Doha Bank’s NRI customers will be able to seek Mortgage Loans from Indiabulls to acquire properties in India. This is a unique arrangement to serve NRI customer for their property needs back home."
DP World jumps over three percent as UK subsidiary P&O Maritime expands into East Africa
October 3, 2012--The FTSE NASDAQ Dubai UAE 20 Index closed at 1786.160 today, up 29.690, or 1.69%, from the previous close.
DP World, the world's third largest port operator, gained 3.25% to htit $11.75, the highest level since end of April this year. Earlier in the day DP World said that P&O Maritime, a UK port operator DP World acquired in 2006, expands into Mozambuique, East Africa. In an e-mailed statement, DP World said "The company is now set to provide management, pilotage, mooring services, crewing and maintenance for tugs, pilot boats and mooring boats along with other marine services at the Port of Maputo. Under the agreement with the port, and as part of its commitment to enhance the port services’ safety, reliability, and efficiency, P&O Maritime will invest in new, state of the art assets as well as training and development of local people at the Port of Maputo over a period of ten years."
