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Saudi Stocks Record Best Closure in 6 Months

Saudi stocks record best closure in six months. (Reuters)
Saudi stocks record best closure in six months. (Reuters)
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Saudi Stocks Record Best Closure in 6 Months

Saudi stocks record best closure in six months. (Reuters)
Saudi stocks record best closure in six months. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share rose 0.9 percent on Tuesday and closed at 8,347 points, rising 77 points. This was the highest closure in around six months amid trading value of around SAR3.2 billion (USD853.3 million).

Variable gains were witnessed among the 98 companies that are listed in the market. This reflects investor confidence in capital market trading and the listed Saudi firms’ capability to achieve better results than the positive ones reached in 2018.

In addition, the market value of Saudi stocks rose to SAR1.96 trillion (USD522.6 billion) – a figure close to the level achieved a year ago.

The shares market is among the world’s most growing markets, gaining 600 points in recent days alone.

The Saudi economy is forecast to reach more positive growth rates in 2019 compared to 2018 in line with the Kingdom’s package of economic reforms that seek to diversify the economy and bolster investment.

Listed firms are expected to announce their results for the fourth quarter of 2018 and they are projected to be better than the figures achieved in 2017.

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Moody's Upgrades Saudi Arabia's Credit Rating

Moody's indicated that the rating upgrade and stable outlook are results of the Kingdom's ongoing progress in economic diversification. Reuters
Moody's indicated that the rating upgrade and stable outlook are results of the Kingdom's ongoing progress in economic diversification. Reuters
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Moody's Upgrades Saudi Arabia's Credit Rating

Moody's indicated that the rating upgrade and stable outlook are results of the Kingdom's ongoing progress in economic diversification. Reuters
Moody's indicated that the rating upgrade and stable outlook are results of the Kingdom's ongoing progress in economic diversification. Reuters

The credit rating agency “Moody’s Ratings” upgraded Saudi Arabia’s credit rating to “Aa3” in local and foreign currency, with a “stable” outlook.
The agency indicated in its report that the rating upgrade and stable outlook are results of the Kingdom's ongoing progress in economic diversification and the robust growth of its non-oil sector. Over time, the advancements are expected to reduce Saudi Arabia’s exposure to oil market developments and long-term carbon transition on its economy and public finances.
The agency commended the Kingdom's financial planning within the fiscal space, emphasizing its commitment to prioritizing expenditure and enhancing the spending efficiency. Additionally, the government’s ongoing efforts to utilize available fiscal resources to diversify the economic base through transformative spending were highlighted as instrumental in supporting the sustainable development of the Kingdom's non-oil economy and maintaining a strong fiscal position.
In its report, the agency noted that the planning and commitment underpin its projection of a relatively stable fiscal deficit, which could range between 2%-3% of gross domestic product (GDP).
Moody's expected that the non-oil private-sector GDP of Saudi Arabia will expand by 4-5% in the coming years, positioning it among the highest in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, an indication of continued progress in the diversification efforts reducing the Kingdom’s exposure to oil market developments.
In recent years, the Kingdom achieved multiple credit rating upgrades from global rating agencies. These advancements reflect the Kingdom's ongoing efforts toward economic transformation, supported by structural reforms and the adoption of fiscal policies that promote financial sustainability, enhance financial planning efficiency, and reinforce the Kingdom's strong and resilient fiscal position.