01｜Saudi Aramco office building damaged in attack
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy confirmed that a Saudi Aramco office building in Riyadh was damaged. No casualties have been reported. The security of energy facilities has once again become a market focus.
02｜Security alert lifted in eastern Saudi Arabia
Alerts were lifted in several major Saudi oil hubs, but the coalition later intercepted a Houthi missile. Risks to Middle East energy supplies remain unresolved.
03｜Gulf stock markets broadly decline
Saudi stocks fell about 0.8%, while Qatar’s dropped about 0.5%. Markets continued to assess the US-Iran situation and regional security risks.
04｜Egypt cuts natural gas supplies to fertilizer companies
Egypt further restricts natural gas use by fertilizer companies to ease pressure from the cost of LNG imports. Energy costs are feeding through to industrial production.
05｜Indian stocks edge lower in special Diwali trading session
The Nifty 50 closed down 0.18%, while the Sensex fell 0.04%. After a string of gains, the market entered a consolidation phase.
06｜Indian pharmaceutical stocks outperform
India’s pharmaceutical sector rose about 1.7%, with strong earnings supporting some companies. Amid broader market volatility, earnings growth continued to drive individual stocks.
07｜More than 600,000 people in Ukraine lose power
Ukraine’s energy companies said attacks on eastern energy facilities caused widespread power outages. Winter electricity supplies and repair costs are in focus.
08｜Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant again relies on diesel generators
The nuclear power plant lost external power supply. The IAEA said emergency fuel reserves remain available for now. Nuclear safety risks remain a concern.
09｜France confirms participation in Ukraine talks
France said it will take part in next week’s talks in Abu Dhabi. A new participant has confirmed its involvement in the diplomatic process, but a formal peace deal remains uncertain.
10｜South Africa’s ruling party suffers setback in local elections
With vote counting nearly complete, the ANC’s share of the vote stood at about 31%. Coalition talks at the local level will affect the implementation of future policies.
11｜Political tensions persist in Iran
Iranian state media reported that three men linked to protests earlier this year were executed. The incident could further affect Iran’s international relations.
12｜Potential merger and acquisition in Israel’s aviation sector
Israir is conducting an initial study of a possible acquisition of rival Arkia. The deal is not yet certain, but if it goes ahead, it would reshape the local aviation market.
13｜US parties grapple with cost-of-living challenges
After the midterm elections, US policy discussions remain focused on inflation, the budget deficit, healthcare spending, and social security.
14｜Russia watches US policy on Ukraine after the election
The Kremlin hopes political changes in the US will not disrupt Russia-Ukraine talks. Future aid and sanctions policies bear watching.
【Market overview】
Geopolitical risks in the Middle East continue to rise, putting Gulf stock markets under broad pressure. Indian stocks edged lower in a special trading session, while risks to energy and nuclear facilities in Russia and Ukraine remain in focus. Major European and US stock markets are closed on Sunday, so it is not yet possible to confirm a unified direction for global assets.