Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Sees Sharp June Drop After Strong Start to 2024
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First reported by Globes · 23 hours ago
What happened
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange experienced a sharp 11% drop in June 2024, entering correction territory after months of strong gains. Despite this, the market ended the first half of the year with positive returns, led by energy and infrastructure sectors, while IT and banking stocks declined. Experts expect more selective investment approaches ahead, with banks and defense favored but caution advised for chips and real estate amid geopolitical uncertainties.
- 01TASE indices fell up to 11% in June, entering correction territory for the first time since 2023.
- 02Despite June losses, TA-35 and TA-125 posted 12% and 10% gains respectively in H1 2024.
- 03Energy and infrastructure stocks surged nearly 40%, driven by AI-related electricity demand.
- 04IT and communications sectors dropped about 18% due to AI impact concerns.
- 05Investment experts predict a shift to selective investing, favoring banks and defense over chips and real estate.
- 06Geopolitical clarity remains critical for sustaining investor confidence in Israel's market.
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