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Monday, August 3, 2026

OPEC+ to Raise Oil Output by 188,000 Barrels Daily in September

Overview:

The Saudi Arabian stock market extended gains today, supported by steady trading volumes and positive sentiment across equities. Meanwhile, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied producers confirmed production adjustments. Financial partnerships continued to expand, with major institutions launching new investment services aimed at broadening market access and supporting economic diversification across the Gulf region.

Details:

The Saudi Arabia Tadawul Index closed at 10,705.87 points, up 116.15 points, with trading value reaching 3.7 billion riyals. The advance reflects confidence in the local market despite global economic headwinds. In the financial services sector, Kamco Invest and HSBC Saudi Arabia announced a partnership to launch securities lending services for investors in the Saudi stock market, expanding the range of investment tools available to institutional and retail clients.

The seven-member OPEC+ coalition—comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman—decided to increase crude oil production by 188,000 barrels per day starting September, following previously announced voluntary adjustments. The decision reflects efforts to balance global energy demand with production capacity management amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

The Saudi Central Bank's June 2026 monthly report confirmed that total bank assets rose to 1.969 trillion riyals, representing a 0.59 percent increase compared to June 2025, supported by stable deposit growth and consistent monetary operations. Additionally, the Saudi Real Estate Registry began accepting applications for first-time registration of 167,352 real estate properties across five regions, including Riyadh, Qassim, and the Eastern Province, marking progress in the kingdom's digital real estate documentation initiative.

Outlook:

Investors will monitor the impact of OPEC+ production increases on global oil pricing and whether additional fiscal stimulus measures emerge to support non-oil economic growth. Market watchers are also tracking the effectiveness of new financial services partnerships in broadening investment participation and whether regulatory reforms in real estate registration drive transaction activity in coming quarters.

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