On Thursday, the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) reported notable trading activity for the week, with a total of 3 billion shares traded, valued at over 7 billion dinars (approximately $5 million) across five trading sessions.
The ISX60 index, which reflects the performance of the top 60 companies on the exchange, opened the week at 1,014.70 points but ended at 992.43 points, reflecting a decline of 2.24% over the course of the week. Similarly, the ISX15 index, which tracks the top 15 companies, opened at 1,105.28 points and closed at 1,092.39 points, marking a decrease of 1.18%.
In total, 3,473 buy and sell contracts were executed on shares of listed companies during the week, indicating continued trading activity despite the slight declines in both indices. The performance reflects the ongoing dynamics of the market, as investors assess the economic and financial conditions impacting stock valuations.