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European Stocks Open Lower As Investors Retreat From Risk

Doha: European stock markets opened lower on Friday: as investors shied away from risk and Apple shares declined, weighing on the technology sector. Among the major European markets, France’s CAC 40 index in Paris fell 0.24 percent, while Germany’s DA…

Gold Declines Amid Growing Expectations of US Interest Rate Hike

Doha: Gold was on track for another weekly loss on Friday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to curb inflation. Spot gold fell 0.9 percent to USD 3,991.49 per ounce during …

Oil Prices Fall as Shipping Resumes Through Strait of Hormuz

Doha: Oil prices fell by nearly 2 percent on Friday and were on track for sharp weekly losses as concerns over supply disruptions eased following the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures dropped by USD 1.50, or 1.99…

Kuwaiti Oil Price Drops to USD 76.81

Doha: The price of Kuwaiti oil dropped by USD 2.63 to USD 76.81 per barrel in Thursday’s trading, compared to USD 79.44 per barrel in the previous session, according to figures released by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).

According to Qatar N…

Oil Prices Decline to Levels Last Seen Four Months Ago

Doha: Oil prices extended their decline on Thursday to near levels last seen about four months ago. Brent crude futures for August delivery fell $1.22, or 1.65%, to $72.52 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate lost $1.02, or 1.45%, to $69.32 a ba…

Gold Prices Extend Losses as Market Nears 7-Month Low

Doha: Gold extended losses, nearing a 7-month low. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $3,985.89 per ounce, after hitting its lowest point for the first time since November 2025 on Wednesday.

According to Qatar News Agency, US gold futures for August delive…