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Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports takes effect. Stocks are shrugging off escalation concerns.

April 13, 2026·MarketWatch Top StoriesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports introduces fresh geopolitical risk to Gulf markets, yet regional equity indices are holding steady as investors assess limited direct economic impact on GCC trade flows and oil supply chains. GCC investors should monitor potential second-order effects on shipping costs, regional tensions, and crude price volatility, though current market composure suggests confidence in contained spillover effects. Energy sector exposure remains the primary vector for portfolio sensitivity, particularly among companies with supply chain dependencies or regional operational footprints.

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