Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-21
Saudi equities closed lower again, with the main index in the red as regional friction keeps Gulf markets subdued despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Oil flows through the kingdom'
Saudi equities closed lower again, with the main index in the red as regional friction keeps Gulf markets subdued despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Oil flows through the kingdom's Gulf terminals have picked up according to satellite tracking, even as Houthi activity in Yemen and Saudi Arabia's delicate position between Iran and Western partners keep supply security questions open. The mix of recovering export volumes and unresolved regional tension leaves sentiment cautious, with the kingdom's fiscal outlook still tied to how the security picture evolves.