Executive Summary
A monthly publication that covers the performance of GCC and global Capital markets (Equity & Fixed Income)
Key Trends:
- GCC equity markets were mixed in April 2025, with the S&P GCC composite index declining by 1.0% for the month.
- Kuwait All Share Index (PR) declined by 1.4% in April on concerns over impact of trade tensions on global economic outlook and oil prices.
- Global markets were mixed in April, with MSCI World gaining by 0.7% and S&P 500 index declining by 0.8% for the month.
- Oil prices were down by 15.5% for the month, weighed by trade tensions and concerns on rising supply amid the increase in pace of unwinding by OPEC+.
Table of Content
- Asset Class Monthly Performance
- Equities - Kuwait
- Equities - GCC Markets
- Equities - Developed & Emerging Markets
- Fixed Income - GCC & Developed Markets
- Oil Market
