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Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets slip amid escalating US-Iran hostilities
July 22, 2026--Most Gulf stock markets dipped in early Wednesday trading as investors weighed the escalating Middle East conflict after U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets for an 11th consecutive night. The U.S. military said its latest strikes started late Tuesday U.S. time, or early Wednesday in Iran, and lasted about 75 minutes.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets fall on US-Iran hostilities
July 14, 2026-Dubai's main share index dropped more than 1%
Major Gulf equity markets opened lower on Tuesday after Washington reinstated its naval blockade against Iran, with both nations escalating military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying concerns over global energy supply disruptions.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets in the red amid escalating hostilities
July 13, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index eased 0.2%
Major stock markets in the Gulf retreated on Monday as hostilities escalated across the region and Iran asserted that it had sealed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher and reigniting global inflation fears.
Mideast Stocks: Gulf bourses mixed ahead of earnings, weak oil and US-Iran tensions
July 7, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index dipped 0.2%
Major Gulf stock markets were mixed in early trading on Tuesday as investors looked for cues from upcoming corporate earnings, softer oil prices and renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain ahead of corporate earnings
July 6, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.2%
Major stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in early trade on Monday as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings while also assessing U.S.-Iran developments.
ADX supports market efficiency and liquidity with the removal of price limits on exchange-traded funds and futures contracts
July 6, 2026-Initiative supports efficient price formation and enhanced liquidity for investors
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today announces the removal of daily price limits for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and futures contracts listed on the Exchange, reinforcing its commitment to a more efficient, liquid, and investor-responsive market. This will be in effect from 3 August 2026.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets ease on weaker oil, Fed rate-hike bets
June 25, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index eased 0.3%
Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday,pressured by weaker oil prices and rising bets on U.S. interest rate hikes this year.
