August 14, 2025

Oil Prices Rise Amid US-Russia Tensions, Rate Cut Expectations

Doha: Oil prices climbed by nearly 1% Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s warning of severe consequences should his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin fail, alongside growing expectations that a US interest rate cut next month coul…

US Stock Indices Open Lower

New york: Major stock indices on Wall Street opened lower on Thursday. The S and P 500 fell 0.10 percent to 6,914.11 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined, dropping 145.9 points, or 0.30 percent, to 48,850.17 points. The Nasdaq Compos…

European Stocks Close at Two-Month High Boosted by Key Sectors

Doha: European stocks closed on Thursday at their highest level in two months, supported by gains in aviation, defense, and financial sectors. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6 percent, marking its best daily performance in two weeks.

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