Regional markets buoyed by Gulf bourses' holiday flows

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 12:00 UTC+01:00 (+0100), Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Riyadh / Abu Dhabi / Doha

News category : Macroeconomic Events

On November 27 Gulf Cooperation Council markets recorded modest gains as local investors and inflows linked to global risk sentiment supported equities. Hopes for U.S. policy easing and seasonal portfolio adjustments ahead of month end underpinned regional bank and real estate names. The move occurred alongside subdued oil price action as traders weighed OPEC+ commentary and geopolitical headlines. Market participants noted liquidity patterns around the holiday and emphasised that regional performance remains sensitive to both oil revenue projections and global interest rate trajectories.

Overall market impact

Light bullish market impact - strength score : 60/100

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Impacted instruments :

GCC equity indices

Regional bank stocks

Local currency instruments

Sovereign bonds

Energy services stocks

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