ASE Up 0.1%, Financial Sector Leads

Amman: The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) witnessed a positive trading session with a total trading volume of JD18.8 million on Monday. During this session, 6.3 million shares were exchanged through 5,137 transactions, reflecting an active market environment.

According to Jordan News Agency, the general price index experienced a modest increase of 0.1%, closing at 4,019 points. Out of the 102 companies listed, 36 reported gains, while 33 saw declines, and the remaining companies stayed unchanged in their stock value.

At the sectoral level, the financial sector emerged as a leader with its index rising by 0.61%. In contrast, the industry and services sectors experienced declines, with their indices falling by 0.60% and 0.53%, respectively. These sectoral performances contributed to the overall market movement observed on the ASE.