February 17, 2026

Oil Steady as Supply Risks Assessed Ahead of US-Iran Talks

London: Oil prices were steady on Tuesday as investors assessed risks of supply disruption ahead of talks between the US and Iran later in the day. Brent crude futures fell 0.2% at $68.59 a barrel, following a 1.3% gain on Monday. US West Texas Interm…

Germany’s Inflation Hits 2.1% in January

Berlin: The Federal Statistical Office confirmed that Germany’s inflation rate, measured by the annual change in the consumer price index, stood at 2.1 percent in January 2026, while prices rose by 0.1 percent on a monthly basis compared with December…

QSE Drops 0.87% at Start of Trading

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 99.53 points, or 0.87%, at the start of Tuesday’s trading, down to the level of 11,327 points compared to the previous session’s closing.

According to Qatar News Agency, the market was weigh…