February 3, 2026

Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Rates for First Time in Four Years

Sydney: Australia’s major banks have begun announcing rate rises following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hike interest rates for the first time in four years. The cash rate rose by 0.25 of a percentage point, meaning it now sits at 3.85%…

QSE Index Edges Down 0.16% at Market Open

Doha: The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) edged down 0.16% at the start of trading on Tuesday, shedding 18.20 points to reach 11,386, compared with the previous session’s close.

According to Qatar News Agency, market performance was …