Bahrain’s Stock Indices Climb with Banking and Consumer Sector Support

Manama: Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,879.72 points, marking an increase of 5.09 points above the previous closing. This increase was due to a rise in the consumer discretionary sector and the financial sector. Bahrain Islamic Index has closed at 767.46 points, marking an increase of 7.82 points above the previous closing.

According to Bahrain News Agency, results indicated that 76 equity transactions took place with a volume of 967,904 worth BD 369,978. Investors traded mainly in the communication service sector, representing 47.79% of the total value of securities traded.