Strong buying also in Egypt as that market index went up 3.1% on the week – investors happy to keep adding to their positions and from a dollar perspective there is enough room for this rally to keep going although for the long-term health and vitality of this cycle, a period of profit-taking and consolidation would be welcome. Saudi, as mentioned, was the only significant loser for the week going down 3.8% – but given where the market has come from in late October, there are enough profits to be realized.
As we head into the 3rd week of January, regional buying momentum may be tested by a Saudi retreat while focus will shift towards earnings announcements.
| Indexes | Last | WTD (%) | MTD (%) | YTD (%) |
| Dubai (DFMGI) | 3,720.59 | 2.56% | 5.37% | 5.37% |
| Abu Dhabi (ADSMI) | 4,681.28 | 1.72% | 2.97% | 2.97% |
| Saudi (SASEIDX) | 6,921.77 | -3.85% | -4.00% | -4.00% |
| Kuwait (KWSE) | 6,107.68 | 4.74% | 6.26% | 6.26% |
| Egypt (EGX30) | 13,223.90 | 3.12% | 7.12% | 7.12% |
| Qatar (DSM) | 10,709.47 | -0.07% | 2.61% | 2.61% |
| Bahrain (BHSEIDX) | 1,211.73 | 0.44% | -0.71% | -0.71% |
| Oman (MSM30) | 5,762.48 | -0.52% | -0.35% | -0.35% |
| TR GCC (Reuters) | 208.92 | 1.18% | 3.12% | 3.12% |
| DJ MENA | 520.10 | -1.13% | 4.20% | 4.45% |
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