# Gulf stocks muted as oil declines; Pakistan-mediated Iran talks in focus

https://mins.news/en/item/32922

- Reuters, 2026-08-26 10:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gulf-stocks-muted-oil-declines-pakistan-mediated-iran-talks-focus-2026-08-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8ec04f0602a6000171dd1f

> Gulf stock markets were subdued in early Wednesday trading as oil prices fell. Investors weighed fresh U.S. economic pressure on Iran and indications of progress in Pakistan-mediated talks with Tehran.

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