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The Trump tariffs have caused a drop in the price of Bourses in the Gulf

The Gulf stock markets fell on Thursday morning, amid concerns that the U.S.'s reciprocal tariffs could worsen trade tensions globally and tip the world towards recession.

On Wednesday, U.S. president Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff as a baseline on all imports and increased duties on dozens countries, including its largest trading partners.

Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index fell by 0.4% after the return to trading following a four-session Eid holiday. Saudi National Bank, the country's largest lender, fell 1.5%. Saudi Aramco, the oil giant in Saudi Arabia was down by 0.8%.

Oil prices, which are a major factor in the Gulf financial markets, have fallen by up to 3% amid fears that trade tensions will limit economic growth and reduce fuel demand.

Dubai, the Middle East's tourism and travel hub, saw its main stock index fall by 1.8%. Blue-chip developer Emaar Properties plunged 8.9% in one day, its largest intraday drop since November 2021.

Meanwhile, Emaar Development slipped 2.4%.

The index in Abu Dhabi fell 0.8% while the Qatari Stock Exchange remained closed due to Eid holidays.

(source: Reuters)