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Unemployment Rate in UK Rises in Final Quarter of Last Year

London: The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom (UK) rose to its highest level in nearly five years at the end of 2025, according to official data. The UK’s Office for National Statistics said the unemployment rate rose to 5.2 percent in the final…

Germany’s Inflation Hits 2.1% in January

Berlin: The Federal Statistical Office confirmed that Germany’s inflation rate, measured by the annual change in the consumer price index, stood at 2.1 percent in January 2026, while prices rose by 0.1 percent on a monthly basis compared with December…

European Stocks Close Higher as Banking and Healthcare Lead Gains

London: European stock indices closed higher Tuesday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.5 percent to 621.29 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, following gains in the previous session, the banking sector sub-index continued its upward tren…

Oil Steady as Supply Risks Assessed Ahead of US-Iran Talks

London: Oil prices were steady on Tuesday as investors assessed risks of supply disruption ahead of talks between the US and Iran later in the day. Brent crude futures fell 0.2% at $68.59 a barrel, following a 1.3% gain on Monday. US West Texas Interm…