Mubasher: The benchmark index of Bahrain Bourse (BHB) retreated 0.16% or 1.86 points to settle at 1,187.92 points at 11:46 am Bahrain time.
Turnover stood at nearly BHD 388,400 as 2.36 million shares were exchanged through 34 transactions.
The services sector fell 0.16%, dragged by Batelco which dropped 0.65%.
Also, the banks sector retreated 0.23%, affected by NBB and AUB.
Meanwhile, the investment sector inched up 0.02%, as Esterad gained 1.02%.