Mixed trend in Kuwait stock market in Feb despite positive price movements

Mixed trend in Kuwait stock market in Feb despite positive price movements

KUWAIT CITY, March 4: In February, the stock market exhibited a mixed trend compared to January, with positive movements observed in all price indicators. The primary market index, main market index, and general market index all saw increases, signaling overall growth. Additionally, the main market 50 index experienced a modest rise, reports Al-Jarida daily. However, …

<p>The post Mixed trend in Kuwait stock market in Feb despite positive price movements first appeared on ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS.</p>KUWAIT CITY, March 4: In February, the stock market exhibited a mixed trend compared to January, with positive movements observed in all price indicators. The primary market index, main market index, and general market index all saw increases, signaling overall growth. Additionally, the main market 50 index experienced a modest rise, reports Al-Jarida daily. However, despite the positive price indicators, there was a decrease in the absolute liquidity of the stock market in February compared to January. Total liquidity declined by approximately 20.9%, with the average daily trading value also dropping by around 3.4%.

Analysis of liquidity trends since the beginning of the year revealed that a significant portion of liquidity was concentrated among relatively small and liquid companies. These companies, numbering 12 in