2025-12-25 15:25:52

International oil prices continue to weaken, putting pressure on financial markets in the Gulf region. On December 25th, stock indices in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar all experienced slight declines, with some banking, real estate, and energy sector heavyweight stocks performing poorly. During the Christmas holiday period, foreign participation was insufficient, and market trading also appeared somewhat subdued.

What is more noteworthy is the predicament of oil prices themselves. Oil prices had already declined slightly in the previous trading day, and the overall performance for the year marked the most severe decline since 2020. For Gulf countries that are highly dependent on energy export revenues, the pressure on financial markets is a natural consequence.

However, not all markets are declining. The stock markets in Kuwait and Oman actually saw slight increases, indicating that there are still structural opportunities within this adjustment. Traders can continue to observe the subsequent performance of these markets and whether international oil prices can stabilize.

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CommunityJanitor

· 2025-12-27 19:59

Oil prices are so weak, they should have dropped in the Gulf region already, not surprising Wait, Kuwait still went up? Now that's real action It's the Christmas holiday again, what's the point of being so dull The worst since 2020… when will it ever rebound Structural opportunities? Nice words, but in reality it's just a gambler's game

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FromMinerToFarmer

· 2025-12-27 11:29

Oil prices are falling again, this pace really can't be sustained Saudi Arabia is now getting exploited, serves them right Kuwait and Oman are secretly celebrating, structural opportunities sound nice, but in reality, it's still a gambler's mentality Oil prices need to stabilize, or how will these countries' financial markets operate Wait, are foreign investors all leaving during the Christmas holiday? We really have to wait for people to come back to buy in

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OldLeekMaster

· 2025-12-27 00:11

Oil prices are so miserable, even the Gulf region has to take a hit Are Kuwait and Oman still rising? These two countries took a different approach, huh During the Christmas holiday, no one is trading, no wonder it's so quiet The worst decline since 2020, energy stocks are truly beyond saving this time Structural opportunities? I think the opportunities have been gobbled up by institutions, retail investors might as well forget it If oil prices keep falling like this, the entire Middle Eastern financial circle will have to be reshuffled Oman, a small country, is actually holding up better, that's interesting Wait, is this implying I should be optimistic about Kuwait? Why do I feel like there's a trap

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CryptoCrazyGF

· 2025-12-25 15:39

Oil prices have really crashed this time, and the Gulf region is all struggling, except for Kuwait and Oman who are secretly laughing.

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LiquidityNinja

· 2025-12-25 15:39

If oil prices keep falling like this, the Gulf region will be suffering badly Kuwait and Oman are still rising? Now that's the real opportunity It's the end of the year, and no one is trading anyway, let's wait for the New Year market This wave really hurt energy stocks, but the structural differentiation is quite obvious Who watches the market during Christmas holiday? Let's wait until New Year's Day Are oil prices bottoming out? Feels like they will continue to fluctuate I'm thinking about bottom-fishing small caps in the Gulf region, they're too cheap

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DarkPoolWatcher

· 2025-12-25 15:26

Oil prices have dropped quite sharply this time, the Gulf region really can't hold on Are Kuwait and Oman still rising? Need to keep a close eye Christmas holiday is a trap, foreign capital has all fled Energy stocks continue to be under pressure, the worst since 2020? This time it's really risky Structural opportunities are well discussed, but you need to have some guts to bottom fish The Gulf financial markets are under immense pressure, can we still buy the dip? Oil prices are unstable, this round of adjustment isn't over yet

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