Disappearing Gulf Capital: The Iran War Risk Wall Street Isn’t Watching
🔴 Tension RisingCouncil on Foreign Relations2026-05-01
The Iran war is causing a shift in Gulf capital away from the United States, posing risks to U.S. tech firms and financial intermediaries. GCC nations face financial strain due to disrupted energy exports and increased domestic needs, leading to discussions with the U.S. Treasury about emergency dollar liquidity. This situation could trigger volatility in U.S. financial markets.