Mubasher: The indices of Boursa Kuwait declined at Monday’s close for the second consecutive session, pressured by the decline of eight sectors and amid growing concerns over a coronavirus outbreak.
The Premier Market levelled down by 0.97%, followed by the All-Share and Main indices with 0.8% and 0.27%, respectively.
Liquidity reached KWD 45.68 million on Monday when compared to KWD 34.07 million a day earlier. The trading volume, moreover, rose to 340.32 million shares from 281.75 million.
The banks segment headed eight fallers with 0.98%, whereas the insurance as well as the oil and gas instruments led the risers with 0.96% and 0.71%, respectively.
Amar for Finance and Leasing was the top loser with 18.94%, whereas Real Estate Trade Centers (Marakez) headed the winners with 15.60%.
The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), down 2.21%, achieved the highest turnover of KWD 12.93 million, while First Investment Company, down by 6.43%, led the trading activity through the exchange of 57.47 million shares.
