Gulf Markets Rise Despite Iran War: What Investors Are Really Betting On

Gulf Markets Rise Despite Iran War: What Investors Are Really Betting On

Gulf markets are rising because investors are not reacting to the war in a simple fear-driven way. They are weighing two opposing forces at the same time: the Iran war is creating energy and shipping risk, while the UAE’s OPEC exit may give Abu Dhabi more freedom to expand oil production and strengthen local energy-linked … Read more

Is UAE’s OPEC Exit a Win for Trump? The Oil Politics Behind the Move

Is UAE’s OPEC Exit a Win for Trump? The Oil Politics Behind the Move

The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC is being called a possible win for Trump because it weakens an oil cartel he has repeatedly criticized for keeping oil prices high. Reuters reported that the UAE announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, dealing a major blow to the oil-exporting groups and their … Read more