Bahrain’s stock market indices saw a downturn as trading wrapped up with several sectoral declines. The Bahrain All Share Index dropped by 2.58 points, closing at 1,857.54. This decline was mainly attributed to losses in the consumer discretionary, industrial, materials, and real estate sectors.
Similarly, the Bahrain Islamic Index experienced a decrease, slipping by 0.66 points to settle at 860.13. These shifts reflect broader sectoral challenges impacting the market’s performance.
During the trading session, there were 137 equity transactions involving 2,402,989 shares, amounting to a total value of BD 926,354. Notably, the financial sector dominated the trading scene, accounting for 78.80% of the total trading value of all securities exchanged.