The May edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event in the kingdom, has been postponed to September. The January event held in the capital Riyadh had drawn more than 1,100 exhibitors from over 50 countries showcasing more than 20,000 products and solutions.
The US dollar and Treasury yields could come under pressure as sentiment shifted after indications that the conflict in the Middle East could move toward a quicker resolution than previously expected. The expectations of a decrease in tensions triggered a pullback in oil prices, said an industry expert.