Regional equity indices in the Middle East and Africa delivered divergent performances on December 15, 2025, with Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All-Share Index rising 1.7% while South Africa's JSE Top 40 fell 0.9%. The movement reflects growing concerns over liquidity and energy sector volatility.
- Saudi Tadawul All-Share Index rose 1.7% to 12,943.21 on December 15, 2025
- South Africa's JSE Top 40 declined 0.9% amid mining sector profit warnings
- Brent crude climbed to $89.40 per barrel, up 3.2% from the prior session
- Aramco reported Q3 net profit of SAR 158 billion, exceeding estimates by 7%
- Egypt’s EGX 30 Index advanced 2.1% on government stimulus announcements
- Regional foreign inflows totaled $1.7 billion, with Saudi Arabia attracting 58% of total flows
On December 15, 2025, financial markets across the Middle East and Africa exhibited uneven momentum, with sectoral dynamics and macroeconomic data driving investor sentiment. Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All-Share Index closed at 12,943.21, gaining 1.7% following stronger-than-expected Q3 corporate earnings from Aramco and state-backed infrastructure firms. The rally was supported by a 3.2% increase in oil prices, with Brent crude trading at $89.40 per barrel.
The information presented is derived from publicly available market data and financial reports as of the publication date.