On Wednesday, the stock markets in Gulf Cooperation Council countries experienced a decline with the exception of Saudi Arabia. The UAE saw both its Abu Dhabi and Dubai market indexes fall while the main market index on the Saudi Stock Exchange increased in value. In Kuwait, the general market index fell, with some stocks experiencing an increase while others showed a decline. The Kuwait Stock Exchange suspended work due to a decision by the Council of Ministers.
The stock markets in Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman also saw fluctuations in their indexes with some stocks showing an increase while others experienced a decline. Meanwhile, outside of the Gulf region, the Egyptian Stock Exchange index showed a slight increase with some stocks experiencing growth while others saw a decline.
Overall, the stock markets across the region and beyond displayed a mix of increases and decreases in value, reflecting ongoing fluctuations in the global economy.
