Bahrain All Share Index Declines as Islamic Index Rises

Bahrain: Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,951.62 points, marking a decrease of 4.01 points below the previous closing. This decrease was due to the drop in the industrial sector, the materials sector, and the information technology sector. According to Bahrain News Agency, Bahrain Islamic Index has closed at 926.59 points, marking an increase of 3.99 points above the previous closing. Results indicated that 147 equity transactions took place with a volume of 2,364,346 worth BD 1,206,253. Investors traded mainly in the materials sector, representing 72.42% of the total value of securities traded.