Middle Eastern stock markets show mixed performance
Istanbul, October 22 (Hibya) - Stock markets across the Middle East ended the trading day with movements in opposite directions, driven by domestic factors in individual countries. Selling pressure prevailed across most major Gulf stock exchanges, while Egypt's stock market, representing North Africa, recorded a strong upward trend.
Egypt's benchmark EGX 30 index rose 1.47 percent to 52,854.95 points, supported by buying activity throughout the day. In the United Arab Emirates, the DFM General index gained 0.43 percent, while Qatar's QE General index advanced 0.52 percent.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share index, representing the region's largest economy, declined 0.26 percent to 9,926.62 points. Jordan's Amman SE General index fell 0.69 percent, while Israel's TA 35 index slipped 0.05 percent, with both closing the day in negative territory.
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