July 31, 2024

Qatar’s Budget Records QR 2.6B Surplus in Q2 of 2024

Doha July 31 (QNA) – The Ministry of Finance announced Wednesday that the State of Qatar’s budget for the second quarter of 2024 recorded a surplus of QR 2.6.

The surplus was directed to reducing public debt, and therefore there is no cash surplus, t…

Gold Prices Set for Monthly Gain on US Rate Cut Hopes

Gold prices firmed on Wednesday, heading for a monthly gain on the back of growing optimism about US interest rate cuts.

Spot gold was up 0.4% at $2,416.79 per ounce, and has gained nearly 4% for the month. US gold futures added 0.5% to $2,414.80.

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Oil Futures Rebounds Over $1 after 7-Week Lows

Oil futures rebounded more than $1 a barrel from 7-week lows.

Brent crude futures climbed $1.17, or 1.5%, to $79.80 a barrel, while the more active October contract was at $79.18, up $1.11.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose $1.15, …