Bahrain All Share Index marks 1,970.11 points

Manama, Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,970.11 points, marking a decrease of 5.00 points below the previous closing. This decrease was due to the drop in the consumer discretionary sector and the financial sector. Bahrain Islamic Index has closed at 821.56 points, marking a decrease of 1.73 points below the previous closing. Results indicated that 56 equity transactions took place with a volume of 1,131,046 worth BD 658,807. Investors traded mainly in the materials sector, representing 71.72% of the total value of securities traded. Source: Bahrain News Agency