Saudi shares tumble on fallout from journalist's disappearance

The Guardian ^ | 2018-10-13 21:00 | Sam Smith

[Steve1999]

Saudi Arabia’s stock market tumbled in early Sunday trade on concerns about relations with the international community following the disappearance of a a Saudi journalist.

[volunbeer]

I am waiting to see what facts and evidence come out because there are many people very invested in Machiavellian schemes with Saudi Arabia. The House of Saud has many warts and there are many reasons to dislike and not trust them. Iran and Turkey have investment in this game and one cannot discount their involvement.

However, the alternative (if this is true) in Saudi Arabia is far worse and the last few years have seen them step up in many ways against Iran and soften their stance towards Israel. They are also a counter to the power of Erdogan.

This incident, if true as reported, will destabilize the current situation in the region. Bigly. It will put the Western powers in a catch-22 and the biggest winners would be Iran and Erdogan. It will also worsen the situation in Yemen (if it could get any worse).

[Theoria]

No real difference than China. We give China a pass all the time for their spying, copy right abuse, human rights, etc. We have no problem having our companies do business with them. China has helped to kill more Americans post WWII than any country around, either coming over the hills in Korea or aiding and supporting the NVA.

[TexasGator]

“No real difference than China. “

WRONG

[trebb]

Saudis trying to talk tough - makes me think the claims are credible.