The Iraq stock market activity witnessed a steep decline last week, reflecting a significant slowdown in trading across the country’s main bourse. Market data showed a sharp fall in both trading value and share volume, highlighting weaker investor participation during the reporting period.
The Iraq Stock Exchange recorded trading worth more than four billion Iraqi dinars during the week. This figure equaled approximately three million US dollars. Compared with the previous week, the market experienced a dramatic decline in transaction value. Trading volume also fell considerably, indicating reduced market momentum.
During the week, investors exchanged nearly 2.7 billion shares with a total value of 4.390 billion dinars. The market completed 6,278 transactions across several sectors. The decline in activity stood out as one of the most notable weekly contractions seen in recent periods. As a result, market participants closely monitored developments for signs of recovery.
Meanwhile, the ISX60 index ended the week at 954.14 points. The benchmark index posted a modest decline of 0.37 percent compared with the previous trading session. Although the index movement remained limited, it reflected the cautious sentiment that prevailed among investors throughout the week.
Trading activity involved shares from 57 listed companies. However, 35 companies did not record any trades because buy and sell orders failed to match. In addition, 11 companies remained suspended from trading. These firms did not submit the required financial disclosures within the specified timeframe.
Foreign investor participation remained relatively limited during the week. Non-Iraqi investors purchased 456,000 shares valued at around one million dinars through five transactions. On the other hand, they sold approximately 15 million shares worth 60 million dinars through 44 separate transactions. These figures suggest that foreign investors maintained a cautious approach toward the market.
The Iraq stock market activity covers a wide range of economic sectors. The exchange currently includes 104 listed joint-stock companies. These firms operate in banking, telecommunications, industry, agriculture, insurance, financial investment, tourism, hospitality, and services. The diversity of sectors helps provide investors with multiple opportunities despite short-term market fluctuations.
The Iraq Stock Exchange conducts trading sessions five days each week, from Sunday through Thursday. Market observers continue to monitor performance trends as investors assess economic conditions and corporate results. While last week’s figures showed a notable slowdown, many participants remain focused on future developments. The coming weeks may provide a clearer picture of whether the recent decline in Iraq stock market activity represents a temporary setback or part of a broader trend.