January 20, 2026

Dollar at Week Low after Broad Selloff

New york: The dollar retreated to its lowest level in a week in early trading on Tuesday after a broad selloff across stocks and government.

According to Qatar News Agency, the dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket o…

Oil Prices Gain on Upbeat China Data

Doha: Oil prices rose during Tuesday’s trading, supported by Chinese economic data that boosted expectations of improved demand. Brent crude futures climbed 19 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $64.13 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fut…

China’s LPR Remain Unchanged

Beijing: China’s one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, stood at 3% on Monday, unchanged from the previous month.

According to Qatar News Agency, the over-five-year LPR, on which many lenders base their mortgage rates…

QSE Index Rises 25.39 Points at Start of Trading

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose at the beginning of Tuesday’s trading by 0.23%, gaining 25.39 points to reach 11,230 points, compared to the previous session’s close, backed by five sectors.

According to Qatar News Agency, market data s…