Most Gulf shares rise on Fed rate cut hopes; mixed earnings cap gains
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 13 2025
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Source: Reuters
Gulf Market Response to U.S. Inflation Data: Most Gulf equities rose following a global stock market rally spurred by softer U.S. inflation data, which increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September; Saudi Arabia's index saw a 0.3% rise while Qatar's index gained 0.4%.
Mixed Earnings Impact on Regional Indices: Despite some gains, mixed earnings reports affected sentiment, with Dubai's index declining 0.3% due to losses in real estate and finance sectors, while Abu Dhabi's index remained rangebound as various sectors experienced both gains and losses.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
