LONDON: Stock markets in the Gulf closed higher on Thursday amid steady oil prices as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding for a second day. Markets have been soothed by the ceasefire after 12 days of strikes on each other’s territory. US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would likely seek a commitment from Iran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks next week. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index extended its gains to a fourth straight session, rising 0.9 percent, with most sectors in the green.

LONDON: Major stock markets in the Gulf advanced in early trade on Tuesday with risk appetite improving after US President Donald Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed to a…

LONDON: Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Wednesday, on course to extend gains from the previous session when they registered sharp gains following a…

LONDON: Stock markets in the Gulf closed higher on Thursday amid steady oil prices as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding for a second day. Markets have…

LONDON: Stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Thursday, extending gains from the previous sessions amid rising oil prices as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran…