The stock market industry index experienced limited growth on the first trading day of the week, despite the dominance of positive indices. Statistical data shows that out of 41 active industry indices in the stock market, 26 industries increased, 14 industries decreased, and one industry remained unchanged. The average growth of the industry indices reached 0.45%.
Significant Growth of Top Indices
The engineering industry index recorded the highest daily increase among stock market industries at 5.93%, reaching a level of 25,984 units. After a period of stagnation, this index experienced further growth with the reopening of related industry symbols. Subsequently, the coal industry index rose by 2.99% to a level of 213,767 units, and the publishing and printing industry index also increased by 2.99%, reaching 6,012,430 units.
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Additionally, the hotel and restaurant industry index rose by 2.93% to a level of 1,351 units, and the wooden products industry index increased by 2.75%, reaching 837,882 units.
18 Industries at Their Highest Historical Levels
At the end of trading on Saturday, the indices of 18 industries reached their highest historical levels. The pharmaceutical materials and products industry index increased by 234% since the beginning of the year, reaching 213,767 units. Moreover, the food products industry index rose by 214% to a level of 1,198,632 units, and the non-metallic minerals industry index increased by 206%, reaching 88,098 units.
The engineering industry index, which also experienced the highest daily growth, reached a level of 25,984 units with a 192% increase since the beginning of the year, breaking its historical ceiling. The coal industry index, another leading industry, reached 213,767 units with an 183% increase since the beginning of the year, setting a new historical record.
Furthermore, the metal products industry index rose by 181% to a level of 679,582 units, and the ceramics industry index increased by 167%, reaching 757,079 units.
Decline in Oil Industry Indices
On the negative side of the market, the oil extraction industry index recorded the highest daily decrease among stock market industries at 2.55%, settling at 10,094 units. The petroleum products industry index also decreased by 2.08%, reaching 56,611,453 units, with its growth since the beginning of the year at 158%.
Overall, these changes in industry indices reflect the fluctuations and dynamics of the stock market, which can aid in investment analyses and economic decision-making.
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