Saudi Arabia's main stock market index, the TASI, fell to 10732 points on August 28, 2025, losing 0.70% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.85% and is down 11.63% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia Stock Market (TASI) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Lebanon's main stock market index, the Blom, fell to 1896 points on August 28, 2025, losing 0.25% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 6.31%, though it remains 1.15% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Lebanon. Lebanon Stock Market BLOM - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Interactive daily chart of the Hong Kong Hang Seng Composite stock market index back to 1986. Each data point represents the closing value for that trading day and is denominated in hong kong dollars (HKD). The current price is updated on an hourly basis with today's latest value.

Ireland: Stock market value traded w/o top 10 firms, % of total value traded: The latest value from 2018 is 4.5 percent, a decline from 4.61 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 41.83 percent, based on data from 40 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1998 to 2018 is 12.7 percent. The minimum value, 4.5 percent, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 23.76 percent was recorded in 1998.

Egypt's main stock market index, the EGX 30, fell to 35671 points on August 28, 2025, losing 0.01% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.65% and is up 15.91% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Egypt. Egypt Stock Market (EGX30) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Qatar's main stock market index, the QE, fell to 11227 points on August 28, 2025, losing 0.99% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.76% and is up 10.03% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Qatar. Qatar Stock Market (QE General) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

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Brazil: Stock market value traded w/o top 10 firms, % of total value traded: The latest value from 2019 is 62 percent, an increase from 51.29 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 45.36 percent, based on data from 22 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1998 to 2019 is 53.38 percent. The minimum value, 34.27 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 73.7 percent was recorded in 2014.

Graph and download economic data for Stock Market Total Value Traded to GDP for Guatemala (DDDM02GTA156NWDB) from 1996 to 1998 about Guatemala, market cap, stock market, trade, and GDP.

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South Korea: Stock market value traded w/o top 10 firms, % of total value traded: The latest value from 2018 is 80.26 percent, a decline from 81 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 41.83 percent, based on data from 40 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1998 to 2018 is 76.77 percent. The minimum value, 62.3 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 88.55 percent was recorded in 1998.

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The average for 2020 based on 1 countries was 8 percent. The highest value was in Panama: 8 percent and the lowest value was in Panama: 8 percent. The indicator is available from 1998 to 2020. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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Belgium: Stock market return, percent: The latest value from 2021 is 17.82 percent, an increase from -15.98 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 32.21 percent, based on data from 87 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1998 to 2021 is 4.13 percent. The minimum value, -30.36 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 35.66 percent was recorded in 1998.

Milk fell to 17.28 USD/CWT on August 28, 2025, down 0.58% from the previous day. Over the past month, Milk's price has fallen 0.06%, and is down 16.16% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Milk - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Key information about Russia RTS

• Russia RTS closed at 1,142.4 points in Feb 2025, compared with 949.5 points at the previous month end
• Russia Equity Market Index: Month End: RTS data is updated monthly, available from Sep 1995 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 1,055.6 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,459.9 points in May 2008 and a record low of 43.8 points in Sep 1998

Key information about Romania RON

• Romania RON closed at 17,520.8 points in Feb 2025, compared with 16,999.7 points at the previous month end
• Romania Equity Market Index: BVB: Month End: BET: RON data is updated monthly, available from Sep 1997 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 6,347.7 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 18,629.7 points in Jul 2024 and a record low of 294.4 points in Sep 1998

• In the latest reports, Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) recorded a monthly P/E ratio of 8.6 in Jan 2025

In March 2024 Bitcoin BTC reached a new all-time high with prices exceeding 73000 USD marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency market This surge was due to the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds ETFs in the United States allowing investors to access Bitcoin without directly holding it This development increased Bitcoin’s credibility and brought fresh demand from institutional investors echoing previous price surges in 2021 when Tesla announced its 15 billion investment in Bitcoin and Coinbase was listed on the Nasdaq By the end of 2022 Bitcoin prices dropped sharply to 15000 USD following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its bankruptcy which caused a loss of confidence in the market By August 2024 Bitcoin rebounded to approximately 64178 USD but remained volatile due to inflation and interest rate hikes Unlike fiat currency like the US dollar Bitcoin’s supply is finite with 21 million coins as its maximum supply By September 2024 over 92 percent of Bitcoin had been mined Bitcoin’s value is tied to its scarcity and its mining process is regulated through halving events which cut the reward for mining every four years making it harder and more energy-intensive to mine The next halving event in 2024 will reduce the reward to 3125 BTC from its current 625 BTC The final Bitcoin is expected to be mined around 2140 The energy required to mine Bitcoin has led to criticisms about its environmental impact with estimates in 2021 suggesting that one Bitcoin transaction used as much energy as Argentina Bitcoin’s future price is difficult to predict due to the influence of large holders known as whales who own about 92 percent of all Bitcoin These whales can cause dramatic market swings by making large trades and many retail investors still dominate the market While institutional interest has grown it remains a small fraction compared to retail Bitcoin is vulnerable to external factors like regulatory changes and economic crises leading some to believe it is in a speculative bubble However others argue that Bitcoin is still in its early stages of adoption and will grow further as more institutions and governments recognize its potential as a hedge against inflation and a store of value 2024 has also seen the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Lightning Network which improve scalability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions These innovations are crucial for Bitcoin’s wider adoption especially for day-to-day use and cross-border remittances At the same time central bank digital currencies CBDCs are gaining traction as several governments including China and the European Union have accelerated the development of their own state-controlled digital currencies while Bitcoin remains decentralized offering financial sovereignty for those who prefer independence from government control The rise of CBDCs is expected to increase interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against these centralized currencies Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 highlights its growing institutional acceptance alongside its inherent market volatility While the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has significantly boosted interest the market remains sensitive to events like exchange collapses and regulatory decisions With the limited supply of Bitcoin and improvements in its transaction efficiency it is expected to remain a key player in the financial world for years to come Whether Bitcoin is currently in a speculative bubble or on a sustainable path to greater adoption will ultimately be revealed over time.