Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-25
Saudi Arabia's security situation stays front and center, with Houthi missile and drone attacks on the kingdom continuing and regional allies publicly backing Riyadh, while the Gra
Saudi Arabia's security situation stays front and center, with Houthi missile and drone attacks on the kingdom continuing and regional allies publicly backing Riyadh, while the Grand Mufti's call for troops to be ready to defend the nation underscores the escalating tone. Oil markets are swinging on this tension, with prices jumping on supply fears after attacks on Saudi facilities, then easing as hopes for an Iran truce emerge, leaving traders wary of further strikes. Meanwhile, a reported interest from a major bond manager in an allocation from the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund offers a quiet signal that institutional capital still sees opportunity in Saudi assets despite the geopolitical noise.