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QSE index sheds 1.41% at market open

Published: 14 Oct 2026 - 11:16 am | Last Updated: 14 Oct 2026 - 02:06 pm
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QNA

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index fell 1.41% at the opening of Wednesday's session, shedding 126.41 points to 8,865, weighed down by losses across seven sectors.

The Telecoms sector led the declines, dropping 1.81%, followed by Industrials, down 1.72%, and Banks and Financial services, which lost 1.18%. Transportation slipped 0.99%, Consumer Goods and Services fell 0.91%, and Real Estate eased 0.70%. The Insurance sector was the only sector to post gains, rising 0.67%.

By 10am, trading value on the QSE reached QR 48.072 million, with 24.351 million shares changing hands through 2,998 transactions, according to QSE data.