Santhosh V. Perumal

The Qatar Financial Center (QFC) has put in place a new strategy for 2019 and beyond which focuses on specific markets and sectors that have great potential for future growth.

The Qatar Stock Exchange on Sunday snapped three days of bullish run and its key index lost more than 137 points, mainly dragged insurance, banking, consumer goods and industrials equities.

Strengthened global energy prices had its fair reflection on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), which settled near 10,700 levels this week

Total assets of commercial banks in Qatar registered about 6% year-on-year increase to QR1.43tn at the end of May this year, according to the central bank figures.

The Qatar Stock Exchange on Thursday gained more than 181 points to inch near 10,700 levels, mainly on the back of robust buying interests of foreign institutions.

The Qatar Stock Exchange on Wednesday gained more than 87 points to cross the 10,500 level on an-across-the-board buying, particularly within insurance, industrials and transport counters.

With stock purchases becoming easier at lesser price, Qatar's equity landscape is set to see enhanced liquidity, thus helping retail investors expand their portfolio, and also offering an attractive option for foreign investment funds.

Buying interests, especially within consumer goods, on Tuesday lifted the Qatar Stock Exchange more than 30 points and to settle above the 10,400 level.