This information was published on Friday, July 24, 2026, corresponding to Safar 8, 1448 AH.

Bank loans are considered a key indicator of economic activity and investment movement.

HomeMarketsCompaniesReports & AnalysesEnergyReal EstateTechnology7th ArtNewsSportsThe Saudi Stock Exchange index reached 10,804.11 points.

0.27% 28.65

Al-Ittihad 7

(0.57%) 0.04

Tadawul Group 123.6

(-0.48%) -0.60

Al-Etihad 140.3

(1.01%) 1.40

Arabian Trading Services Company shares at the level of 83.9 SAR.

(-0.83%) -0.70

Derayah 5.48

(0.92%) 0.05

Al-Yamamah Steel 38

(0.26%) 0.10

Al Arabi 21.84

(-0.05%) -0.01

Mobi Industry Company 9.75

(1.04%) 0.10

Cisco Holding 36.14

(2.15%) 0.76

Platinum 1602.18

(0.31%) 4.98

Aslak 16.03

(1.07%) 0.17

Al-Bilad 24.79

(0.08%) 0.02

Silver 57.6014

(0.01%) 0.00

Amlak 8.56

(-0.93%) -0.08

Al-Munajem 61.55

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Al Bilad China Equity Fund 11.04

(1.56%) 0.17

SABIC 52.9

(-0.84%) -0.45

SABIC Agri-Nutrients 122.7

(-2.00%) -2.50

Al-Hammadi 26.72

(0.83%) 0.22

Palladium 1258.19

(-0.01%) -0.16

National Insurance Company 12.54

(-1.80%) -0.23

Saudi Aramco 26.84

(0.98%) 0.26

Arabian Pipes Company shares at 12.53 SAR.

(-0.08%) -0.01

Alinma 39.56

(-0.85%) -0.34

Yansab 31.98

(-1.78%) -0.58

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More: The slowdown in loan growth indicates hedging in banks' lending policies or a decline in demand from individuals and corporations. This may reflect a state of wait-and-see in the local economy. Analysts are monitoring this indicator to assess future growth trends. Furthermore, the macroeconomic environment, including oil prices and government spending, affects the performance of the banking sector.