Gulf stock markets suffered heavy losses as fresh US tariffs triggered widespread sell-offs across the region. This amplified investor concerns already heightened by global market volatility.
In Qatar, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) also experienced a significant drop. It slid by 432.94 points, or 4.23 percent, to close at 9,800.01. The steep fall reflects growing unease among investors as trade tensions between the United States and key global economies intensify.
Other regional markets followed suit. Kuwait’s Premier Market Index dropped by 5.69 percent. Muscat’s MSX 30 Index fell by 2.62 percent. The Bahrain All Share Index declined by 1 percent.
The region’s markets have come under increasing pressure amid fears that ongoing trade frictions and a decline in oil prices could hamper economic recovery and investor sentiment. Analysts note that the situation remains fluid. Traders are watching closely for any signs of policy shifts or diplomatic interventions that could stabilize the markets.
The latest market slide underscores the vulnerability of Gulf economies to global geopolitical and economic shifts. This is particularly true in the context of their close ties to global trade flows and energy markets.
