# Most Gulf bourses fall as regional friction outweighs diplomatic hopes

https://mins.news/en/item/67327

- Reuters, 2026-09-21 12:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/most-gulf-bourses-red-regional-friction-despite-diplomatic-hopes-2026-09-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab12479efcb4f00014008bf

> Most Gulf stock markets declined in early Monday trading as intensifying regional conflict outweighed cautious optimism about diplomatic progress expected at UN meetings this week.

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