Category: Industry

QSE Index Climbs by 1.89 Percent Amid Active Trading

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index concluded Tuesday’s trading session with an increase of 190.33 points, marking a rise of 1.89 percent to close at 10,282.37 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, a total of 165,242,905 shares changed han…

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Saudi Arabia’s Real GDP Increases by 3.0% in Q1 2026

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grew by 3.0% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same quarter of 2025, supported by growth in both oil and non-oil activities, which expanded by 2.9% each, as well as a 1.5% increase in government activities….

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China’s Foreign Trade Expands 16.9% in May 2026

Beijing: China’s foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9% year on year in May 2026. The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) reported on Tuesday that the total value of goods imports and exports reached 4.45 trillion yuan (about…

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Japan Ready to Act on Yen Decline

Japan: Japan affirmed its readiness to take decisive action to curb the yen’s decline, as the currency fluctuated around the 160-yen-per-dollar level, levels that had previously prompted the Japanese authorities to intervene in the foreign exchange ma…

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Oil Prices Rise by Over USD 4 Per Barrel

Doha: Oil prices rose by more than USD 4 per barrel on Monday. Brent crude futures jumped USD 4.42, or 4.47 percent, to USD 97.15 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose USD 4.07, or 4.50 percent, to USD 94.61 per barrel.

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Gold Extends Losses Amid US Rate-Hike Concerns

Doha: Gold prices extended losses on Monday on rising fears of a US rate hike after a strong jobs report. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,313.11 per ounce. Prices had already decreased about 3% on Friday, reaching the lowest point since March 24. US gold fu…

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