The benchmark index of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) declined for the second consecutive session, pressured by the industry sector.

The benchmark index declined by 0.07% losing 1.49 points and closed at 2130.59 points.

It is worth mentioning that the index shed 0.38% yesterday losing 8.13 points and closed at 2132.11 points.

At the sectors level, the industry sector declined by 0.32%, while the services sector increased by 0.08% and the financial sector increased by 0.03%.

Out of 137 companies participated in trading, 50 rose, 40 declined, while the remaining ones kept flat.

Total of 6.1 million shares were traded through 3,409 transactions at a turnover of JOD 6.3 million.

The top three gainers were, the Al-ekbal Printing And Packaging by 7.27%, Real Estate Development by 7.14% and Ibn Alhaytham Hospital Company by 6.92%.

The top three losers were, Jordan Industrial Resources by 4.88%, Jordan Clothing Company P.l.c by 4.84% and Comprehensive Multiple Project Company by 4.48%.

Translated by: Mohamed Massoud