Qatar Stock Exchange Declines 2.1% in February, Recovery Anticipated in March

Qatar, 3 March, 2025 : The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed this week with a 1.96% decline, shedding 208.71 points to settle at 10,445 points. Over the month of February, the index dropped 2.1%, marking its biggest decline since May 2024.

Financial market analyst Youssef Bouhlaika attributed the decline to increased selling pressure, particularly after the index fell below the 10,500-point mark. He noted that dividend distributions by listed companies, following their general assemblies, would impact stock prices in the coming period, leading to short-term horizontal movements before a potential rebound.

In terms of trading activity, total market liquidity for the week reached QR 2.714 billion, with an average daily trading value of QR 542 million. Bouhlaika expressed optimism about a market recovery, expecting the QSE index to rise in early March, coinciding with the release of Q1 2025 financial results.