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Gulf bond markets extend their rally despite uncertain outlook

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By Melissa HancockJune 30, 2026

GCC debt markets have rallied since the ceasefire, but tight liquidity remains a key hurdle

GCC debt markets have rallied since the ceasefire, but tight liquidity remains a key hurdle

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U.S. official says $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets will be released, while Oman discusses possible Hormuz service fees with Tehran

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Markets feel relief as the U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire on their earlier ‘ceasefire’ that was looking at lot like a war over Hormuz

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Iran is forcing the U.S. into an escalation trap as a ‘shadow war’ over the Strait of Hormuz heats up that could kill the tenuous ceasefire

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