Kuwaiti equities recovered sharply in April, signaling confidence in the domestic markets after the easing of geopolitical tensions and the reopening of trade through the St. of Hormuz. The Kuwait All Share Index gained 5.3% in April 2026, with the banking sector index rising 3.1%. The performance of Banking stocks was mixed, with National Bank of Kuwait declining 1.5% m/m, while Gulf Bank and Kuwait Finance House gained 8.2% and 5.0% m/m, respectively, underpinned by robust Q1 2026 earnings. Among premier market stocks, Aayan Leasing and Investment Company and Mabanee ...