Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-19
Saudi Arabia's market continues to balance security headlines against policy support, with Houthi missile and drone attacks near Riyadh, including strikes close to the airport, kee
Saudi Arabia's market continues to balance security headlines against policy support, with Houthi missile and drone attacks near Riyadh, including strikes close to the airport, keeping geopolitical risk in focus even as the coalition reports intercepting incoming fire. The recent rate hike and a sizable international bond issuance point to domestic financial backing that has helped cushion sentiment. Meanwhile, oil shipments through the region hitting a six-month high suggests energy flows are holding up despite the Yemen conflict and ongoing shipping concerns.