Major Gulf markets ease on global trade war concerns
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 10 2025
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Source: Reuters
Gulf Stock Market Decline: Major Gulf stock markets fell due to concerns over U.S. import tariffs impacting global economic growth, with Saudi Arabia's index dropping 0.6% and declines in key companies like ACWA Power and Saudi Aramco.
Investor Sentiment and Economic Data: Investors are cautious following soft U.S. economic data and await upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) reports to assess the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, which influence Gulf monetary policy.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
