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EU PMI Contracts on the Back of Middle-East War

Brussels: Economic activity in the euro area contracted in April, marking its first decline in 16 months, amid pressures stemming from the war in the Middle East and the resulting rise in energy prices and disruption of global supply chains.

Accord…

Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Egypt: Oil prices rose on Friday on concerns that renewed Middle East tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could tighten global supply. Brent crude futures rose $1.23, or 1.17%, to $106.30 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…

US Stocks End Trading Lower After Volatile Session

New york: US stocks closed lower on Thursday after volatile trading, amid anticipation of earnings reports and renewed concerns about disruptions caused by artificial intelligence in the software sector.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Standard …

Gold Set for Weekly Loss Amid Inflation and Oil Price Concerns

Doha: Gold held near flat in early Asian trade on Friday but was on track for a weekly decline, pressured by rising oil prices and persistent inflation concerns, while ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping through the Strait …

Muscat Stock Exchange Index Closes Lower

Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index 30 witnessed a decline on Wednesday, closing at 6,187.19 points. This marks a decrease of 59.2 points or 0.948 percent from the previous close, which was at 6,246.39 points.

According to Qatar Ne…

Oman Crude Reaches $62.49 Per Barrel

Muscat: The official price of Oman crude oil for March 2026 delivery stood at $62.49 per barrel on Wednesday. The price of Oman crude oil rose by 27 cents, compared to Tuesday’s price of $62.22.

According to Qatar News Agency, the monthly average pr…

Germany’s Public Debt Rises by 2.1 Percent

Berlin: Germany’s total public debt reached EUR 2,608.8 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2025, an increase of EUR 54.8 billion, or 2.1 percent, compared to the second quarter of the same year.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Federal St…

Saudi Stock Index Closes Higher with Increased Trading Activity

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Wednesday up by 35.85 points, reaching 10,948.28 points, with trading valued at SR 4.7 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, the volume of shares traded reached 234 million shares, with 185 companies reco…

Qatar Sports Federation Introduces Community Runs to Boost Health

Doha: The Qatar Sports for All Federation has launched a new training run as part of its 365 Days of Activity program, an initiative aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles through daily exercise in public parks.

According to Qatar News Agency, th…