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The Saudi stock market index (TASI) closed on Sunday with a decline of 28.5 points, equivalent to 0.25%, reaching 11314.6 points amid trading valued at 3.4 billion riyals. This drop occurs during a period of notable market volatility.
The Saudi stock market opened the week with a significant decline, with the TASI index dropping over 0.6% following failed negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad. This downturn occurred despite the Saudi Energy Ministry announcing a recovery in oil production from the Manifa field.
The Moscow Stock Exchange indices saw a significant decline on Wednesday, influenced by a sharp drop in oil prices following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. This downturn raises concerns among investors about the stability of the global economy.
Indian stocks have sharply declined due to the escalating war in Iran, leading to an unprecedented wave of foreign investor sell-offs. Experts warn that this downturn may persist for an extended period.
The South Korean stock market has experienced a dramatic shift, moving from one of the best-performing markets in 2026 to a significant decline in March. This downturn is attributed to the fading factors that previously boosted its performance, such as falling energy prices and a booming semiconductor industry.
The Seoul Stock Exchange experienced a sharp decline on Thursday, with the main index, the <strong>KOSPI</strong>, losing over <strong>188 points</strong> and closing at <strong>5290.36</strong>, a drop exceeding <strong>3.4%</strong>. This downturn followed a speech by U.S. President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> that dashed investors' hopes for an imminent resolution to the conflict with Iran.
US industrial and transportation stocks have experienced a notable decline, indicating a market correction and reflecting growing concerns about the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East. This downturn comes at a sensitive time, as fears mount that the conflict may adversely affect global economic growth.
Wall Street has recorded its worst decline since the Iran War, with the Nasdaq index dropping by 10% from its peak. This downturn comes amid significant global economic fluctuations driven by inflation and rising interest rates.