Manama, Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 2,012.77 points marking a decrease of 0.92 points below the previous closing. This decrease was due to the drop in the consumer discretionary sector, financial sector and real estate sector. Bahrain Islamic Index has closed at 801.47 points, marking a decrease of 4.40 points below the previous closing. Results indicated that 57 equity transactions took place with a volume of 568,920 worth BD 150,183. Investors traded mainly in the financial sector representing 49.87% of the total value of securities traded. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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