July 17, 2025

Germany Rejects European Commission’s Budget Plan for 2028-2034

Berlin: The German government has rejected the European Commission’s proposed long-term £2 trillion ($2.33 trillion) EU budget for the period 2028-2034. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s spokesman Stefan Kornelius stated that the increase in the EU budget i…

Saudi Stock Exchange Experiences Decline as Main Index Falls

Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange’s main index concluded Thursday’s trading session on a downward trajectory, registering a decline of 31.76 points to settle at 11,006.98 points. The total value of trades conducted on the main index reached SR 4.1 bill…

Gold Price Falls as Dollar Firm

Doha: Gold prices dipped on Thursday, pressured by a firmer dollar and easing market tensions after US President Donald Trump said it was “highly unlikely” he would dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $3,340.79 per …

QSE Index Opens Higher as Banks and Real Estate Lead Gains

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index rose by 46.29 points, or 0.43%, at the start of trading on Thursday, reaching 10,857 points, compared to the previous session’s close.

According to Qatar News Agency, the index was supported by gai…