Amman Stock Exchange's First Market Index Sees Moderate Upswing

The Amman Stock Exchange's First Market index experienced a moderate increase to 1,636.1 on Thursday, July 31, 2025, marking a net change of 6.3 points from the previous day's close of 1,629.8. This translates to a day-over-day percentage change of 0.39%. The index has shown a cumulative increase of 17.23% year-to-date, reflecting a consistent upward trend.

Key Takeaways:

• The First Market index increased to 1,636.1 on July 31, 2025, with a net change of 6.3 points.
• The day-over-day percentage change was 0.39%, while the year-to-date cumulative increase was 17.23%.
• The index is weighted by free float market capitalization based on 2012 values.
• The recent upward trend continues to build on the gains made earlier in the year.
• Investors and analysts closely monitor the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-book value (P/BV) ratio, dividend yield percentage, and turnover percentage.
• Market stability and investor confidence are indicated by the moderate move observed in the index.

Statistics:

• Index value: 1,636.1 (July 31, 2025)
• Net change: 6.3 points
• Day-over-day percentage change: 0.39%
• Year-to-date cumulative increase: 17.23%
• Weighting: Free float market capitalization (based on 2012 values)

Sources:

• Amman Stock Exchange, "Amman Stock Exchange's First Market Index" (July 31, 2025)