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April 7, 2026

Japan Approves Record $767 Billion Budget Amid Economic Concerns

Japan: Japan’s parliament has approved a record JPY 122.31 trillion ($767 billion) budget for the fiscal year ending in March. This marks the first time in 11 years that the annual spending plan was not enacted before the April 1 start of the fiscal y…

Euro Zone Growth Slows to Nine-Month Low

Brussels: Private sector growth in the euro zone slowed sharply in March, as the war in West Asia drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, while overall demand – a key indicator of the economy’s health, fell for the first time in eight month…

Dollar Steadies Near Recent Highs as Traders Await Market Moves

Doha: The dollar held near its recent highs on Tuesday, as traders await market moves. The yen fell to 159.80 per dollar, a level close to its lowest in several decades and to levels that prompted government intervention in 2024.

According to Qatar …

Nikkei Ends Steady Amid Mixed Stocks in Japan

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index was steady at the end of trading on Tuesday, with mixed stock performance between gains and losses. The Nikkei fluctuated between rising and falling before closing up 0.03 percent at 53,429.56 points, while the broader Topi…