Kuwait army: it intercepted seven missiles from Iran on Saturday

The Kuwaiti military reported the successful interception of seven missiles originating from Iranian territory on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities. This development triggers an immediate shift in risk appetite, as market participants reassess the geopolitical risk premium embedded in Middle Eastern energy infrastructure and regional stability. Crude oil markets and regional equity indices face heightened volatility, as the potential for broader supply disruptions threatens to tighten global energy flows and increase insurance premiums for maritime transit. Traders are now prioritizing the upcoming release of regional security briefings and official statements from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which will clarify the potential for further military retaliation or diplomatic de-escalation. These developments remain the primary driver for capital flows into safe-haven assets as institutional desks adjust their exposure to reflect the heightened probability of sustained regional conflict.

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