# Most Gulf markets open lower as Saudi-Houthi tensions rise

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- Reuters, 2026-11-12 09:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/most-gulf-markets-dip-open-rising-saudi-houthi-tensions-2026-11-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6af5813f6e5c8a0001417dbc

> Most Gulf stock markets fell at Thursday’s open as rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis weighed on investor sentiment. Signs of easing friction between Iran and the United States helped limit the declines.