Saudi Arabia's main stock market closed lower on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, as the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) shed 123.54 points, or 1.17%, to finish the session at 10,455.64 points.
Trading activity remained solid, with turnover reaching approximately SAR 3.63 billion and around 202 million shares changing hands. Losses were broad-based across the market: 236 stocks declined while only 27 advanced, pointing to a session dominated by selling pressure.
Other benchmarks moved in the same direction. The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index fell 1.15% to 1,409.02, while the Nomu parallel-market index edged down 0.81% to 21,287.11.
Why it matters
Movements in the main index are closely watched by investors and residents alike, as the market reflects broader sentiment across major sectors of the Saudi economy. A day of widespread declines can signal caution, though single-session swings do not necessarily indicate a longer-term trend.
For those following the market, Saudi equities trade from Sunday to Thursday. The regular continuous-auction session runs from 10:00 to 15:00 Saudi time, followed by a closing-auction session from 15:00 to 15:10 and a trade-at-last session from 15:10 to 15:20. Equity trades settle on a T+2 basis, meaning two business days after the transaction.
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