{
  "id": 14898918,
  "title": "QSE index under pressure of selling, support levels under watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/qse-index-under-pressure-of-selling-support-levels-under-watch",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:13:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/10/2026/qse-index-under-pressure-of-selling-support-levels-under-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index concluded the week with a 2.17 percent drop, falling 195.44 points from the prior week's close to close at 8,810 points. This decline marks the fifth consecutive weekly loss for the index. Financial analyst Mubarak Al Tamimi shared with QNA that the QSE experienced significant selling pressure this week, echoing declines in global and regional financial markets. Regional and global geopolitical tensions further decreased investor sentiment, leading to a more cautious trading approach.\n\nThe general QSE index is impacted by the prevailing market uncertainty. The index is hovering near a critical technical level, the 8,764-point mark, which acts as a crucial support level. Should the index breach this level, it could potentially fall to its next support level at 8,664 points, should the downtrend and pressure on key stocks persist. Al Tamimi further noted that the index's future path will depend on its ability to stay within these support levels, as well as on geopolitical developments and global market trends. Failure to maintain these levels could prolong the current correction, while stabilization in trading activity and a return of liquidity might facilitate a potential market rebound.\n\nAl Tamimi further explained that a potential technical zone to watch should the decline continue is the 7,997-8,704 point range. While this does not confirm a definitive sideways trend, it may attract investors searching for entry opportunities provided there are indications of market stabilization and reduced selling pressure. Al Tamimi anticipates that the correction phase in the QSE will likely persist, with geopolitical developments and global market volatility playing a significant role in shaping the index's direction.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index wrapped the current week with a 2.17 percent decline, shedding 195.44 points from the previous week’s close to settle at 8,810 points. The decline, which affected all sectors, marks the fifth consecutive weekly loss.</p> <p>Financial analyst Mubarak Al Tamimi told QNA that the QSE had faced notable selling pressure this week, mirroring downturns in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}