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Saudi Stocks Advance as Earnings Season Nears and Capital Markets Open to All Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia’s equity market posted strong gains on January 25, buoyed by investor optimism ahead of key fourth-quarter earnings figures and the February 1 launch of full foreign investor access to the Tadawul exchange. The broader Gulf market also showed resilience amid rising oil prices, although geopolitical risks continue to temper sentiment in the region.

Mitsubishi Corporation Expands U.S. Footprint With Haynesville Shale Gas Acquisition

Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to acquire Aethon Energy Management’s Haynesville Shale gas assets in Texas and Louisiana in a deal valued at approximately $7.5 billion including debt, marking its largest foray into the U.S. shale gas sector. The move aims to bolster Mitsubishi’s integrated energy capabilities amid rising demand tied to AI data center buildouts and global LNG export opportunities, reinforcing strategic diversification in North American energy markets.

Mortgage Rates End 2025 at a Yearly Low, Potential Boost for Housing and Finance

Mortgage rates in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels of 2025, offering potential stimulus for homebuyers, mortgage lenders, and housing-related stocks as the market looks toward 2026.

U.S. Pending Home Sales Reach Highest Level in Nearly Three Years Amid Improving Affordability

Pending U.S. home sales climbed in November 2025 to the highest level in nearly three years, reflecting improvements in housing affordability as mortgage rates eased and wage growth outpaced home price gains.

Fannie Mae Stock Slides as Housing Data and Fed Minutes Loom

Fannie Mae (FNMA) shares declined sharply late in the year as investors digest recent housing data and await key Federal Reserve minutes that could influence mortgage funding conditions.