Amman, February 3 (Petra) – The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) continued its positive performance, supported by rising market capitalisation and a notable increase in trading volumes, values and activity indicators since the beginning of 2026, reflecting improved market momentum and growing investor confidence.

The exchange closed higher on Tuesday, with the general index rising by 39% to 3,611. The index of major companies increased to 1,978.17 points, while the total return index climbed to 2,601.50 points.

According to ASE data, trading volumes have risen by 41% since the beginning of the year compared with the same period last year. The number of contracts increased by 60%, the number of shares traded rose by 34% and the market capitalisation of listed companies grew by 0.74%, equivalent to JD 177 million.

The session witnessed strong activity in leading stocks, with Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JOPETROL), Jordan Phosphate Mines Company, and Arab Bank topping the list of most actively traded companies, alongside Afaq Energy and Jordan Telecom.

In terms of price performance, shares of Arab Jordan Investment Bank, Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company, Sabaek Investment Company, Jordan Vegetable Oil Industries Company and Al-Tahdeeth Real Estate Investments were among the top gainers during the session.

This positive performance reflects improved market liquidity and sustained investor interest in leading stocks, amid anticipation of upcoming economic developments and corporate earnings in the period ahead.

//Petra// AK