October 20, 2025

European Stocks Rise on Bank, Defense Gains

Doha: European shares recorded a rise of nearly 1 percent on Monday, supported by the strong performance of the banking and defense sectors, at a time when investors continued to evaluate the recent corporate earnings results and their implications fo…

China’s Retail Sales Rise 4.5% in First Three Quarters of 2025

Doha: China’s retail sales of consumer goods grew 4.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by steady consumer demand and a continued recovery in the services sector, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Mond…