CHINA FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS CONDEMNS ATTACKS ON RIYADH AIRPORT

China's Foreign Ministry has formally condemned attacks on Riyadh's airport, signaling a diplomatic stance on regional security. This statement primarily impacts geopolitical risk sentiment, potentially influencing oil prices and emerging market currencies. Investors will monitor the broader implications for Saudi Arabia's stability and its relationship with key trading partners like China, given the potential for supply chain disruptions or shifts in diplomatic alliances. The next key event to watch will be any retaliatory actions or further diplomatic statements from regional powers that could escalate tensions.

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