The AMF Composite Index rose by 1.20% during October, driven by gains in eleven exchanges versus declines in three others. Amman led with an increase of 9.39%, followed by Muscat at 8.27%, while Bahrain, Palestine, Egypt, and Dubai recorded gains between 5.89% and 3.76%. In contrast, Iraq and Damascus posted the largest declines.

Globally, advanced markets ended the month on a positive note, with the Nikkei, Nasdaq, FTSE, and Morgan Stanley indices rising between 3.65% and 16.64%. MSCI Emerging Markets indices also recorded gains across Asia, the Arab region, Europe, and Latin America.

This improvement came alongside the U.S. Federal Reserve’s second interest rate cut of 2025, followed by similar moves in several Arab countries, supporting liquidity and investor confidence. Easing signals in U.S.–China trade discussions further strengthened sentiment across global and regional markets.

A total of 12 Arab exchanges recorded gains, led by the Muscat, Cairo, and Amman exchanges. In the United Arab Emirates, both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai exchanges saw an increase in performance, with Dubai recording growth between 2.35% and 3.98%, while Abu Dhabi recorded an increase of less than 1%.

In terms of liquidity, the value of trading in Arab markets rose to USD 252.2 billion, supported by a notable increase in the Egyptian and Kuwaiti exchanges. The market capitalization of Arab stock exchanges also grew by 2.16%, reaching approximately USD 4.31 trillion.

Monetary easing policies had a positive impact on the markets, as several central banks, including the Central Bank of the UAE, reduced interest rates, contributing to improved liquidity and increased investment activity. The Central Bank cut the Overnight Deposit Facility rate to 4.15%.

The Arab Monetary Fund’s composite index of Arab capital markets recorded a decline of 0.72% during August, impacted by decreases in eight Arab stock exchanges, compared to increases in six others.

In detail, the Muscat Stock Exchange led the advancing markets with a rise of 5.21%, followed by the stock exchanges of Egypt, Iraq, Casablanca, and Amman. On the other hand, the stock exchanges of Damascus, Palestine, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia experienced notable declines, with Damascus registering the largest drop of 8.84%, followed by Palestine with 5.20%.

Globally, advanced markets ended trading in August with positive performance, as the Nikkei, Dow Jones, and Standard & Poor’s indices rose between 1.91% and 4.01%, despite persistent concerns over increased U.S. tariffs on imports from the European Union, India, and Brazil.

H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan opened the festival with a speech welcoming participants and Arab and international delegations, stressing that hosting this event reflects a national vision that Jordan is steadily moving toward consolidating its position as a regional hub for innovation in the fintech industry. His Excellency noted that the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, and with the support and follow-up of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, has made significant progress in developing digital payments infrastructure, enacting advanced legislation such as the Virtual Assets Law, and enhancing financial inclusion in line with global best practices.

H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan inaugurated the workshop with welcoming remarks, emphasizing that virtual assets have become one of the most pressing global issues shaping economic and regulatory agendas. He highlighted that virtual assets are not only a fertile ground for innovation and the development of financial services but also present significant challenges and risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, consumer protection, and financial system stability.
His Excellency noted that Jordan, under the guidance of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, has in recent years conducted in-depth studies on this phenomenon and engaged in consultations with regional and international partners. This effort culminated in the enactment of Virtual Assets Law, which serves as the cornerstone for establishing a comprehensive, balanced, and nationally tailored legislative and regulatory framework aligned with global best practices.