Major Gulf markets rise as investors weigh Iran-Qatar talks

PSX Update • Nov 2, 2026

BENGALURU: Major Gulf stock markets gained on Monday as investors assessed talks between Iranian and Qatari officials aimed at securing an agreement to end the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate after...

BENGALURU: Major Gulf stock markets gained on Monday as investors assessed talks between Iranian and Qatari officials aimed at securing an agreement to end the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate after the November 3 US midterm elections. President Donald Trump has said the United States would not launch fresh attacks on Iran before the vote and that discussio...