December 8, 2025

Oil Hits Two-Week High on US Rate Cut Hopes

Doha: Oil prices climbed to their highest level in two weeks on Monday, driven by investor expectations of an imminent US interest rate cut that could support economic growth and boost global energy demand. Markets also remain on edge over geopolitica…

Japan’s Q3 GDP Shrinks 2.3% as Investment Slumps

Doha: Japan’s economy shrank 2.3% year-on-year in the July-September quarter, revised down from the preliminary estimate of a 1.8% contraction, as weakening business investment and export softness weighed on growth amid uncertainty over rising US tari…

Gold Edges Up on Fed Policy Easing Hopes

Doha: Gold prices edged higher on Monday, supported by growing bets that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week, a move that would add further pressure on the dollar and enhance the appeal of the non-yielding metal. Spot gold rose ab…