Gulf stock markets closed mixed Monday, with optimism from potential US-Iran de-escalation countered by heightened regional risks. A Houthi threat of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and reported attacks on vessels off Oman escalated concerns for global energy supplies and trade routes. Kuwait and Bahrain also reported fresh Iranian strikes, underscoring persistent instability. This geopolitical volatility could bolster international gold prices as a safe haven and impact crude oil, indirectly affecting Pakistan's inflation and currency stability.
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