July 17, 2024

European Stocks Open Lower Amid Tech Sector Decline

Brussels: European stocks opened lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, driven by a decline in the technology sector.

The Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.3 percent, with the tech sub-index falling 1.9 percent.

Dutch semiconductor company AS…

Oil Prices Steady in Early Asian Trade

Singapore: Oil prices were steady in early Asian trade on Wednesday, as signs of weakening demand growth in China clashed with the prospect of declining US oil stockpiles.

Brent crude oil futures fell by 11 cents, or 0.1%, to $83.62 a barrel, and US …

Qatar Stock Exchange Index Starts Trading Down 0.24 %

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange index declined by 0.24% at the beginning of Wednesday’s trading, losing 24.25 points and dropping to the level of 10,169 points, pressured by six sectors.

Qatar Stock Exchange attributed the decline in the general index to …