Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KUWAIT226
2006-01-24 09:58:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kuwait
Cable title:
KUWAIT STOCK EXCHANGE BOUNCES BACK ON SUCCESSION
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UNCLAS KUWAIT 000226
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT NEA/ARPI, LONDON FOR LTSOU
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EFIN PGOV KU
SUBJECT: KUWAIT STOCK EXCHANGE BOUNCES BACK ON SUCCESSION
RESOLUTION
REF: A. KUWAIT 200
B. KUWAIT 184
C. KUWAIT 097
UNCLAS KUWAIT 000226
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT NEA/ARPI, LONDON FOR LTSOU
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EFIN PGOV KU
SUBJECT: KUWAIT STOCK EXCHANGE BOUNCES BACK ON SUCCESSION
RESOLUTION
REF: A. KUWAIT 200
B. KUWAIT 184
C. KUWAIT 097
1. (SBU) Reacting to the resolution of the succession issue
in favor of Prime Minister and next Amir Shaykh Sabah
Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, traders on the morning of January 24
pushed the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) back up to 11,782 by
the closing bell at 12:30, making up for all of the losses of
the past week. All sectors performed well, with the
investment, services and real estate sectors leading the way.
The month of January saw the KSE start at 11,445 and was up
to 11,688 on January 15, the day that previous Amir Shaykh
Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah died. The market reopened
on January 21 to a two percent decline (225 point drop),but
rose almost 300 points on January 24.
2. (SBU) KSE Technical Director (and former Public Relations
head) Ms. Wafa Alrasheed, informed Econoff on January 23 that
the January 21 decline was expected given the impact of the
Amir's death on Kuwaiti society. Alrasheed expressed
continued optimism in the market's resilience, despite
confusion resulting from the ongoing succession struggle
attracting the nation's attention.
Comment
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3. (SBU) While most Kuwaitis expressed confidence in the
political process of the past week, it is no surprise that
the succession debates and their end result this morning have
had an impact on the market. The expected appointment of
Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as
Amir, a relatively healthy and pro-business minded reformer,
likely will continue to bolster investor confidence and
result in a short-term rally.
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Visit Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait
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LeBaron
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT NEA/ARPI, LONDON FOR LTSOU
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EFIN PGOV KU
SUBJECT: KUWAIT STOCK EXCHANGE BOUNCES BACK ON SUCCESSION
RESOLUTION
REF: A. KUWAIT 200
B. KUWAIT 184
C. KUWAIT 097
1. (SBU) Reacting to the resolution of the succession issue
in favor of Prime Minister and next Amir Shaykh Sabah
Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, traders on the morning of January 24
pushed the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) back up to 11,782 by
the closing bell at 12:30, making up for all of the losses of
the past week. All sectors performed well, with the
investment, services and real estate sectors leading the way.
The month of January saw the KSE start at 11,445 and was up
to 11,688 on January 15, the day that previous Amir Shaykh
Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah died. The market reopened
on January 21 to a two percent decline (225 point drop),but
rose almost 300 points on January 24.
2. (SBU) KSE Technical Director (and former Public Relations
head) Ms. Wafa Alrasheed, informed Econoff on January 23 that
the January 21 decline was expected given the impact of the
Amir's death on Kuwaiti society. Alrasheed expressed
continued optimism in the market's resilience, despite
confusion resulting from the ongoing succession struggle
attracting the nation's attention.
Comment
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3. (SBU) While most Kuwaitis expressed confidence in the
political process of the past week, it is no surprise that
the succession debates and their end result this morning have
had an impact on the market. The expected appointment of
Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as
Amir, a relatively healthy and pro-business minded reformer,
likely will continue to bolster investor confidence and
result in a short-term rally.
--------------
Visit Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait
--------------
LeBaron