The benchmark index of the Palestine Exchange (PEX) closed on Monday at 509.50 points, shedding 2.17 points or 0.42%.

Trading volume reached 501,860 shares, at a turnover of $1.18 million, traded through 132 transactions.

Shares of 17 companies were traded, of which 2 companies increased, 8 declined, and 7 remained unchanged.

The two gaining companies were Golden Wheat Mills PLC (GMC) by 3.9%, and The National Bank (TNB) by 1.69%.

The top three decliners were: The Arab Hotels Co (AHC) by 3.95%, Palestine Real Estate Investment Co (PRICO) by 3.45%, and Palestine Islamic Bank (ISBK) by 1.56%.