November 17, 2025

US Stocks Open Lower

New york: Major US stock indices opened lower Thursday on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 174.7 points, or 0.37 percent, to 47,242.52 at the open. The S and P 500 lost 34.9 points, or 0.52 percent, to 6,740.88. The Nasdaq Composite …

Russia’s External Debt Drops to Record Low in Q3 2025

Moscow: Russia’s external debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 14% in the third quarter of 2025, reaching its lowest level in modern history.

According to Qatar News Agency, the ratio declined by 0.7 percentage points during the quarter. The only comparable dr…

Oil Prices Decline as Operations Resume at Novorossiysk Export Hub

Novorossiysk: Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, surrendering part of last week’s gains, as crude loadings resumed at Russia’s key export hub in Novorossiysk. The operations were halted for two days due to Ukrainian attacks.

According…