Tel Aviv’s stock market kicked off the week on a strong note Sunday, August 17, 2025, with major indices advancing across the board. Investor sentiment remained upbeat as both large-cap and mid-cap stocks recorded broad-based gains, supported by strong turnover across equities and bonds. As markets prepare for Monday, August 18, 2025, traders are closely watching whether the upward momentum can extend amid ongoing global volatility.

TA-35 Leads with Solid Gains

The TA-35 Index, Tel Aviv’s benchmark for blue-chip stocks, closed higher at 2,989.73 points, advancing 0.76%. Trading turnover was robust at ₪728.3 million, underscoring strong institutional and retail participation. Out of the 35 companies on the index, 26 advanced, 8 declined, and 1 remained unchanged. The gains were led primarily by financials and industrials, reflecting confidence in Israel’s domestic growth outlook despite international headwinds.

Mid-Caps Outperform with TA-90 and TA-125

The TA-90 Index, which tracks mid-cap companies, posted an even stronger performance with a 0.81% rise to 3,300.67 points on trading turnover of ₪266.8 million. Of the 90 constituents, 64 gained, 24 lost, and 2 ended flat.

Meanwhile, the TA-125 Index, a combination of large- and mid-cap names, gained 0.78% to 3,056.09 points with nearly ₪1 billion in turnover. Market breadth remained solid, with 90 advancers against 32 decliners.

The broader mid-cap strength highlights investor appetite for growth-oriented companies that may benefit from improving macroeconomic conditions and a supportive credit environment.

TA-Banks and Value Indices Extend Momentum

The TA-Banks & TA-90 combined index surged 1.17% to 3,438.60 points, powered by strong performances from Israel’s leading lenders. Trading turnover reached ₪582.7 million, signaling renewed interest in financials as investors expect improved profitability under stable monetary policy conditions.

The TA-125 Value Index also attracted attention, jumping 1.43% to 3,509.66 points on a turnover of ₪515.8 million. This performance indicates renewed focus on undervalued stocks with strong fundamentals, suggesting a shift in sentiment toward longer-term value strategies.

Sector Highlights and Balanced Market Trends

The TA-Sector Balance Index climbed 0.68% to 3,556.17 points on strong trading activity of ₪952.3 million. Gains were spread across multiple sectors, with technology, energy, and financial services among the most actively traded.

Bond markets also saw steady interest. The All-Bond General Index advanced 0.04% to 410.77 points with ₪1.15 billion turnover, reflecting healthy demand for fixed-income securities despite recent equity strength. The Tel-Bond A Index gained 0.10%, while the Tel-Bond 60 CPI-Linked Index rose 0.05%, both supported by stable inflation expectations.

Outlook for Monday, August 18, 2025

Looking ahead to Monday’s session (August 18, 2025), traders are cautiously optimistic. After Sunday’s broad-based gains, momentum could carry over if global markets remain supportive. However, volatility abroad—particularly in U.S. and European equities—may influence Tel Aviv trading patterns.

Key areas to watch include:

• Banking and financial stocks, which have been leading the recent rally and could see follow-through buying.
• Technology shares, which remain sensitive to global market cues, especially from Nasdaq performance.
• Bond markets, where stability may continue to attract defensive flows.

If trading volumes remain elevated and breadth continues to favor advancers, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange could extend gains into Monday. Conversely, profit-taking may limit upside if global sentiment turns cautious.

Conclusion

Sunday, August 17, 2025, marked a positive start for Israeli equities, with all major TA indices finishing higher and strong participation across sectors. As markets reopen on Monday, August 18, 2025, investor focus will shift to whether this momentum can be sustained in the face of broader global challenges.

For now, the Tel Aviv market is positioned with resilience, backed by strong turnover and healthy breadth—key indicators that suggest confidence in the domestic economic outlook remains intact.