Date: July 27, 2025
By: Writozy Business Desk
Gulf stock markets mostly closed in the green on Sunday, as investors braced for a pivotal week marked by major corporate earnings announcements and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting. However, declining oil prices capped gains, weighing on regional sentiment given the heavy reliance on oil revenues.
Saudi Market Supported by Healthcare and Fertilizers
Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose by 0.1%, supported by strong earnings from key players. Healthcare giant Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib surged 4%, while SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co climbed 2.2%, both reporting healthy growth in their second-quarter profits.
Petrochemical firm Yanbu National Petrochemical Co (YANSAB) also posted impressive numbers, with its quarterly profit more than doubling. This pushed its shares up by 2.9%.
Qatar Continues Bullish Streak
The Qatari index (QSI) extended its winning streak, rising 0.3%, reaching levels not seen in over two and a half years. A major driver was Qatar International Islamic Bank, which jumped 3% as investors rushed to qualify for the bank’s upcoming dividend.
Egypt’s Market Hits New Peak
After a day’s break, Egypt’s EGX30 index resumed trading with a strong 1.3% gain, hitting a record high. Commercial International Bank (CIB) rose 3.3%, making a significant contribution to the index’s performance.
Investor Focus: Fed Policy & Trump’s Trade Deadline
All eyes across the region are now on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting, where analysts widely anticipate interest rates to hold steady at 4.25%–4.50%. However, recent remarks by former President Donald Trump, urging a rate cut before his August 1 trade deadline, have stirred political pressure.
Rising U.S. inflation, which hit 2.7% in June, has made markets less certain about a possible rate cut in September—market expectations are now nearly split.
For Gulf economies, the Fed’s decisions are critical due to the dollar peg maintained by most regional currencies. Stability in U.S. policy directly impacts monetary and financial conditions in the Gulf.
Gulf Markets Snapshot – July 27, 2025
| Country | Index | Change (%) | Closing Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | TASI | +0.1% | 10,956 |
| Qatar | QSI | +0.3% | 11,249 |
| Egypt | EGX30 | +1.3% | 34,554 |
| Bahrain | BAX | -0.3% | 1,948 |
| Oman | MSX30 | +0.5% | 4,740 |
| Kuwait | BKP | -0.4% | 9,239 |
Conclusion
This week promises significant movement in the Gulf stock markets, driven by U.S. policy signals and corporate earnings. While gains have been positive, the dip in oil prices continues to be a critical risk factor to watch.
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