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Houthi Strikes Trigger Slump in Gulf Markets and Stir Oil Supply Concerns
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Houthi Strikes Trigger Slump in Gulf Markets and Stir Oil Supply Concerns

Attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure by Houthi forces have sparked declines in Gulf markets, raising alarms over potential disruptions to key energy supplies. Brent crude remains above $100, yet futures show limited odds for an all-time high this month.

July 26, 2026

Politics

Trump Delays Larger Iran Strike Amid Pentagon Concerns Over Missile Defense Supplies

July 26, 2026
Politics

US Halts Nightly Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Tensions Between Houthis and Saudi Arabia

July 26, 2026
Geopolitics

IRGC Warns US Allies in Gulf and UK, Raising Stakes Amid Escalating Tensions

July 25, 2026
Politics

Iran Commits to Pressure US Until Total Defeat, Heightening Regional Tensions

July 25, 2026
Conflict

Houthis Announce Plans to Intensify Attacks on Key Yemeni Airports

July 25, 2026
Geopolitics

Bahrain Reports Successful Defense Against Iranian Drone Attacks Amid Gulf Tensions

July 24, 2026
Politics

Jordanian Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drones and Missiles Amid Heightened Tensions

July 24, 2026
Politics

Iran Speeds Up Repair of Missile Sites After Strikes by US and Israel

July 24, 2026
Politics

US Airstrikes in Iran Cause Heavy Casualties Amid Rising Conflict

July 24, 2026
Finance

China’s Rising Role in Middle East Could Shift Gold Demand and Weaken the Dollar

July 24, 2026
Politics

Iran Expands Missile Strikes in Gulf, Raising Alarm in Bahrain and Beyond

July 24, 2026
Politics

Trump Holds Iran Responsible for Future Houthi Attacks, Raising Tensions Ahead of 2026 Deal Talks

July 24, 2026
Finance

Oil Hits New Highs as Middle East Tensions Push Markets

July 24, 2026
Geopolitics

Iran’s Sharper Missile Strikes Spark Concerns Over Foreign Backing Targeting US Forces

July 23, 2026
Politics

Trump Greenlights 30-Year Nuclear Pact with Saudi Arabia Amid Middle East Proliferation Worries

July 23, 2026
Finance

Dollar Strengthens as Crude Oil Climbs Above $100 Amid Middle East Strife

July 23, 2026