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Gulf bourses jump on Tuesday as Trump says he halted a planned Iran strike, with Dubai index up 1.4% and oil down nearly 2%, easing regional risk concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal, sparking a rally across Gulf equity markets in early trade on Tuesday [2].
Dubai’s benchmark index surged 1.4%, snapping a seven‑session losing streak as almost every listed company traded higher. Blue‑chip developer Emaar Properties rose 1.6% and Emirates NBD, the emirate’s largest lender, gained 2% [2]. Abu Abdahi’s index also climbed 0.9%, led by a 3.9% jump in Space42 and a 3.6% rise in Alpha Dhabi Holding. The port operator Abu Abdahi Ports added 1.4% after announcing a 300 million‑dirham ($81.7 million) acquisition of MBS Logistics and a collaboration with Borouge to explore a new export hub on the UAE’s east coast [2].
In Qatar, the benchmark index rebounded 0.5% with Estithmar Holding up 3.4% and dairy producer Baladna adding 2.8% [2]. Saudi Arabia’s index was largely unchanged; gains in developers Umm Al Qura for Development and retailer Savola Group (each +3%) were offset by declines in SABIC Agri‑Nutrients (‑2%) and Saudi Energy Co (‑1.1%) [2]. Oil prices fell nearly 2%, with Brent crude at $110.12 a barrel by 0628 GMT, easing concerns that a wider Middle East conflict could drive further price spikes [2].
The market lift reflects investors’ relief that the United States appears willing to give diplomacy a chance, reducing the risk of a broader regional war. Trump’s comment that there is a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement with Iran to prevent a nuclear breakout added to the optimism [2][3]. However, analysts warn that short‑term corrections remain possible as investors may take profits after the sharp rally [3].
If the diplomatic overture holds, Gulf equities could continue to benefit from lower geopolitical risk and stabilising oil prices. Yet the market’s next move hinges on whether Tehran’s proposal translates into a concrete deal, or if renewed hostilities resume, keeping investors on edge.
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A tentative deal between the United States and Iran to extend a cease‑fire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz lifted hopes for energy‑market stability, prompting gains across U.S. and Asian equity indexes.
Brent crude fell about 5% to just above $83 a barrel, a decline that helped ease inflation pressures but remains above pre‑conflict levels.
Technology, especially AI‑related stocks, saw strong gains, with SpaceX up 19.6% and chip makers Micron, AMD, and Nvidia each posting double‑digit increases.
While the deal is expected to allow the strait to reopen soon, analysts say it could take months for oil flows to normalize because about 500 ships are still waiting to pass through.
Investor sentiment turned more positive, with risk appetite increasing as the perceived geopolitical risk of the Iran‑U.S. conflict receded.