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UAED falls 1.69% on 3.4 times average volume as ADX turnover jumps 42%. ADX market wrap for October 8, 2026
The Lunate S&P UAE UCITS ETF led the ETF board by value and fell 1.69% on elevated volume, even as it carries the board's heaviest net weekly buying pressure at AED 243.3k. Exchange-wide turnover rose 42.0% to AED 1.34bn in a broadly lower session, with 57 of 68 measurable equities ending down.
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WTI Drops to 90S as Brent holds above 100$ - How Did Oil ETFs Do?
WTI crude fell below $90 per barrel while Brent held above $100, reflecting improving Middle East supply flows and geopolitical shifts. Oil ETFs responded differently based on their underlying assets and exposure types.
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Saudi Arabia Sees 12.8% Growth in 2027. Is Tadawul Starting to Look Undervalued?
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance projects 12.8% GDP growth in 2027, yet the Tadawul All Share Index has declined 8.56% over the past year. Technical signals show widespread weakness across Saudi equities, raising questions about whether valuations have become attractive ahead of the expected recov
Saudi CMA Proposes Mandatory Earnings Calls: From Investor-Relations Best Practice to a Main Market Standard
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority has proposed requiring all Main Market-listed companies to conduct mandatory earnings calls twice yearly, representing a significant formalization of investor communication standards in the Kingdom.
Gold Falls to a 7-Week Low: What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Gold ETFs
Gold fell to its lowest level in seven weeks on September 28, dropping 4% to $4,110.55 an ounce as rising U.S. Treasury yields and stronger dollar weighed on the metal.
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BlackRock Sees a Fixed-Income Opportunity as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Above 5%
U.S. Treasury yields have surged above 5% for the first time this century, pressuring long-duration bond ETFs while creating substantial income opportunities for new fixed-income investments. BlackRock highlights that over 80% of global bonds now yield above 4%.
Who Is AFCM, and Why Does It Matter to Arab Capital Markets?
The Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) is a regional industry coordinating body representing 18 exchanges and 56+ institutions across the GCC and Arab nations. Founded in 1978, AFCM works to reduce trading barriers and align regulatory standards across Arab markets.
Active ETFs Go Mainstream as Advisers Embrace ETFs, MSCI Survey Finds
Active ETFs are experiencing rapid mainstream adoption, with 71% of advisers planning to increase allocations over the next two years. The shift represents a fundamental migration of investment strategies into ETF wrappers, with active ETFs increasingly replacing traditional mutual funds.
Fed Hike Hits the Gulf Within Hours: What GCC ETF Investors Should Watch
The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, prompting immediate responses from GCC central banks including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. GCC ETF investors should understand how the dirham peg and monetary transmission mechanisms affect portfolio returns.
ADX Taps DFNS to Build Digital Asset Wallet and Tokenization Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has partnered with DFNS to build digital asset wallet and tokenization infrastructure, advancing its strategy to support blockchain-based securities and on-chain financial products.
Saudi ETF Trading Jumps as New Al Rajhi Fund Draws Early Activity
Saudi Arabia's ETF market surged in August with trading value climbing 39.5% to SAR86.6 million, boosted by the launch of the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETF. The new fund became the most actively traded Saudi ETF by volume in its first month.