Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone over Mecca, tensions with Houthis persist

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a drone over Mecca, underscoring persistent regional tensions with the Houthis. The event highlights ongoing geopolitical instability that could shape market perceptions of Houthi advances. No token, chain, or protocol-specific figures were cited in the report. The interception keeps attention on Middle East risk as a factor in broader market sentiment. What to watch next: whether further Houthi activity escalates and how markets price regional risk.