Amman Stock Exchange's share price index rises 14.8% - Jordan News

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Amman Stock Exchange's share price index rises 14.8% The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) demonstrated a strong positive trajectory since the beginning of 2025, with the ASE General Index (ASEGI) increasing by 14.8%, reaching a total market value of JD2.86 billion. اضافة اعلان The 14.8% growth reflects improved performance among listed companies and growing investor confidence in the Jordanian financial market. The upward movement has been accompanied by a notable increase in trading activity and liquidity. The ASE20 index, representing large-cap companies, rose by 15.63% to a value of JD1.55 billion since January. The ASE Total Return Index (ASETR) surged by 24.5%, amounting to JD2.04 billion during the same period. In parallel, the market capitalisation of listed shares expanded by 23.3%, approximately JD4 billion, indicating heightened valuation confidence among both local and foreign investors. The developments are among the most prominent indicators of the market's resilience and its positive response to recent economic conditions and regulatory reforms. Daily trading volume saw a significant jump, increasing from JD3.8 million at the start of the year to JD10.3 million in mid-July, representing a growth of 46.97%. The rise underscores increased activity in terms of both transaction volume and trade value, signaling a healthy level of economic vitality. In relation to the broader economy, the market capitalisation of the ASE as a percentage of Jordan's GDP has risen to 57.5%, up from 48.9% at the end of 2024. The growth highlights the increasing role of the ASE in supporting the national economy and enhancing Jordan's attractiveness as a regional investment destination. The positive indicators suggest a robust recovery phase for the Amman Stock Exchange and foster cautious optimism that this momentum will continue through the second half of 2025. Contributing factors include ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, an expanding investor base and improvements in the efficiency of the Jordanian financial market. The favourable performance is attributed to the strong macroeconomic outlook, the record second-highest net profits achieved by listed companies in 2024 and optimistic forecasts for further positive results.
Government stimulus measures have played a significant role in invigorating the economy and supporting market confidence.