Amman: The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) closed higher on Monday, with the general share price index rising 0.33 percent to 3,869 points.
According to Jordan News Agency, the turnover for the day reached JD 11.7 million, with 6.3 million shares changing hands through 3,942 transactions. This marked a positive movement in the market as reflected in the rise of specific sector indices.
At the sector level, the services index saw a notable rise of 1.25 percent, and the industrial index also gained 0.56 percent. However, the financial index reported a slight decline of 0.17 percent. This mixed performance across sectors highlights varying investor sentiments and market dynamics within different segments of the economy.
Out of the 103 companies that were traded on the ASE, 34 companies closed higher than their previous closing prices, while 31 companies saw a decline. This distribution of gains and losses among companies indicates a varied response to market conditions and investor strategies.