The Tunisian stock market closed on a slight decline on Monday, October 5, 2026. The Tounindex index, which is the benchmark index of the Tunis Stock Exchange, fell by 0.09% to stand at 18,686.5 points. This decline was recorded on a day marked by modest trading activity. According to the daily analysis of the Tunisian financial market intermediary, the session was characterized by a relatively low volume of transactions.
The total value of transactions carried out during the session was 3.9 million dinars at the end of the trading session. This figure reflects a relatively low level of activity on the stock market. Despite this, some stocks showed notable performance. The share of Hanbali Financial Leasing, for example, recorded the best performance of the session, rising by 4.5% to close at 10.450 dinars.
Another stock that stood out during the session was the Tunisian Reinsurance share, which rose by 4.3% to reach 9.390 dinars, with a trading volume of nearly 5,000 dinars. These increases contrast with the overall decline in the market index. However, not all stocks performed well. The Housing Bank for Financial Leasing share led the decline, falling by 4.5% to close at 4.460 dinars, with a very limited trading volume of 7,000 dinars.
The One Tech Holding share also experienced a downward trend, declining by 2.8% to stand at 10.190 dinars, despite attracting transactions worth 174,000 dinars. On the other hand, the Arab International Bank of Tunisia share was among the most active and traded shares of the session. The private bank recorded strong cash flows of 1.2 million dinars, registering a slight increase of 0.3% to close at 162.000 dinars.
The performance of the stock market on Monday reflects a mixed trend among listed companies. While some stocks showed significant gains, others experienced declines. The modest trading volume suggests that investors may have been cautious in their transactions. The overall decline in the Tounindex index, although slight, indicates a negative trend at the start of the week.
Economic news from Tunisia has been varied in recent days. On October 5, 2026, the Minister of Tourism inaugurated the third edition of the "Articrea" salon, which brought together 228 craft institutions. Additionally, the Committee for the Allocation of Concessions approved several investment projects worth 17 million dinars and real estate loans for young entrepreneurs.
The financial results of Tunisian banks for the first half of 2026 have also been in the spotlight, with most banks reporting increased revenues but mixed financial performance. Analysts believe that Tunisia will have a better margin for maneuver when preparing the 2027 finance bill. The country's economic indicators and stock market performance will likely be closely watched in the coming weeks.
Key points
- - The Tounindex index fell by 0.09% to 18,686.5 points. - The total value of transactions was 3.9 million dinars. - The share of Hanbali Financial Leasing rose by 4.5% to 10.450 dinars.
