Regional equity markets

by Executive Editors February 28, 2011

written by Executive Editors February 28, 2011

Beirut SE Current year high: 1,180.99 Current year low: 939.02 > Review period: Closed Jan 26 at 1,024.00 Points Period Change: 5.3%The Beirut Stock Exchange had a positive entry into 2011 and the MSCI Lebanon index rose to a 6-month high on January 11. Volatility appeared as the nation and BSE were exposed to the newest twist in the power bickering of Lebanese politics. During the Jan 12 to 26 period, shares of real estate firm Solidere fluctuated between $18 and $20. Bankers affirmed there was no flight of money. In terms of the BSE’s reaction, the uproar over a new PM on the Jan 25 “day of rage” was but a tantrum. Amman SE Current year high: 2,648.36 Current year low: 2,223.30 > Review period: Closed Jan 26 at 2,424.62 Points Period Change: 1.2% The first significant uptrend in several months for the Amman Stock Exchange benchmark index —

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Regional equity markets

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