Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz”

Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” stated in its Monthly Market Review that Kuwaiti equities remained resilient in May, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the region. The Kuwait All Share Index was flat in May 2026, with a mild 0.5% decline. The performance of Banking stocks was mixed, with National Bank of Kuwait and Kuwait Finance House declining by 1.0% and 1.3% m/m respectively. Gulf Bank posted gains of 3.2%, underpinned by strong Q1 2026 earnings. Among premier market stocks, Boursa Kuwait Securities Company and Aayan Leasing and Investment Company were the ...