Gulf markets climb despite Iran impasse and Hormuz disruption | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-08-17 00:22 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Iran, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Most Gulf stock markets advanced on Sunday, with Saudi Arabia leading gains despite a lack of progress in efforts to end the Iran conflict and continuing disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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