VOL. XLIV

No. 16

16-April-2001

PALESTINE

Palestinian Bourse Continues To Fall Despite Increased Volumes And Profit Projections

The latest Weekly Commentary by the 'Amman-based Atlas Investment Group, issued on 5 April, shows that the Palestinian Securities Exchange (PSE) continues to fall amidst ongoing turmoil in the West Bank and Gaza. The Al-Quds Index closed 5% down on 5 April at 158.29, although trading volume rose by 27% to $0.38mn (see Table below). According to the report, "all eyes were...