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April 20, 2026

European Stocks Open Sharply Lower

Doha: European stock markets opened trading on Monday with a sharp decline, affected by rising oil prices following renewed tensions in West Asia between the United States and Iran. Among the major markets, France’s CAC 40 index in Paris fell by 1.08 …

Oil Prices Rise by About 7 Percent

Doha: Oil prices rose by more than 7 percent on Monday after having fallen by more than 9 percent last Friday, as the Strait of Hormuz was closed again: Oil prices experienced a significant increase, climbing by over 7 percent on Monday. This rise com…

Gold Prices Fall by More Than 1% Amid Strengthening Dollar

Doha: Gold prices fell more than 1% on Monday as the dollar strengthened, while uncertainty surrounding negotiations between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and reignited inflation fears. Spot gold fell 1.4% to $4,762.09 per ounce,…