At The Close of Trading, Saudi Arabian Stocks Fell 1.30 Percent

After the Saudi Arabian market closed on Sunday, the Agriculture & Food, Building & Construction, and Industrial Investment sectors led the decrease in stocks.

At the closing of trading in Saudi Arabia, the Tadawul All Share dropped 1.30 percent to a fresh 6-month low.

Tourism Enterprise Co. (TADAWUL:4170) had the strongest performance on the Tadawul All Share during the session, increasing 9.5% or 2.90 points to 32.05. Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group (TADAWUL:4013) gained 2.38 percent, or 5 points, to close at 215.00 and Arabian Drilling Co (TADAWUL:2381) gained 2.08 percent, or 2.40 points, to 117.60 in late trading.

Malath Cooperative Insurance Co (TADAWUL:8020) had the worst performance during the trading day, sliding 9.69%, or 1.18 points, to 11.00 at the closing. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (TADAWUL:1304) closed at 23, down 8.00%, or 2.00 points, while United Wire Factories Company (TADAWUL:1301) closed at 24, down 8.15%, or 2.15 points.

On the Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange, the ratio of decreasing to rising stocks was 201 to 43, with 11 finishing unchanged.

Malath Cooperative Insurance Co (TADAWUL:8020) shares fell 9.69%, or 1.18 points, to 11.00, a 52-week low. United Wire Factories Company (TADAWUL:1301) shares declined 8.16 percent, or $2.15, to settle at $24.20, representing a 52-week low. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (TADAWUL:1304) shares fell 8.00%, or $2.00, to $23.00, marking a 52-week low.

The January price of a barrel of crude oil declined by 1.78 percent, or $1.39, to $76.55 per unit. Brent oil for February delivery remained unchanged by 0.00% or $0.00 at $83.71 per barrel, whereas the December Gold Futures contract increased by 0.54% or $9.40 to $1,755.00 per troy ounce.

EUR/SAR stayed stable at 3.91, whilst USD/SAR was steady at 3.76.

US Dollar Index Futures were down 0.03% at 105.94.