Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-22
Saudi shares slipped, with the main index closing lower as traders digested the restart of the East-West pipeline and resumed Yanbu exports following recent drone attacks. Crude pr
Saudi shares slipped, with the main index closing lower as traders digested the restart of the East-West pipeline and resumed Yanbu exports following recent drone attacks. Crude prices eased below the 100 mark but stayed volatile, with optimism over restored Gulf supply logistics tempered by cautious diplomatic signals. Regional support is firming, with Turkiye, Pakistan, and Egypt condemning attacks on the Kingdom and backing its security, keeping geopolitical tension present but contained for now.