Most Gulf markets slip as geopolitical risks weigh

PSX Update • Oct 6, 2026

Most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as investors balanced geopolitical risks tied to US-Iran talks and ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions against easing oil supply concerns and stronger risk sentiment. In Qatar, the index fell 0.3%, dragged down...

Most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as investors balanced geopolitical risks tied to US-Iran talks and ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions against easing oil supply concerns and stronger risk sentiment. In Qatar, the index fell 0.3%, dragged down by a 0.9% decline in Gulf lender Qatar National Bank . Abu Dhabi’s index slipped 0.1%, while Dubai’s main share index ended flat. Sentiment was supported in pa...