Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-20
Saudi Arabia's market remains caught between two opposing currents, with Houthi ballistic missile attacks on Riyadh, including flames and smoke near the airport, keeping security r
Saudi Arabia's market remains caught between two opposing currents, with Houthi ballistic missile attacks on Riyadh, including flames and smoke near the airport, keeping security risk elevated even as the coalition reports successful interceptions. On the supportive side, the US has cleared a potential multibillion-dollar F-35 sale to the kingdom, and oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have climbed to a six-month high, signaling that energy flows are holding firm. Iran's conditions for talks with the US through Qatar add a layer of uncertainty, leaving sentiment balanced between diplomatic signals and continued strikes.