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Maryam Behmard
Market WrapJan 28, 2015Markets & Economy

Maryam Behmard on Middle East Wrap: A Second Day of Gains

Recovering oil lifts the Gulf: Saudi Arabia jumps 2.6% as petrochemicals and banks lead the charge.

In this segment

  • Saudi Basic Industries climbs over 5%; Yanbu National Petrochemical hits its 10% limit.
  • Zain Saudi rises over 5% on tower-sale news; Samba surges nearly 9%.
  • Gulf Bank jumps more than 3% on a $30 million Q4 profit.
  • Brent recovers to around $49 despite a record rise in US crude stocks.