February 2026

Japanese Stocks Close Higher as Nikkei 225 Hits Record Level

Japan: Japan’s stock indices closed higher at the end of Thursday’s trading session.

According to Qatar News Agency, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index finished trading up 0.3 percent, closing at 58,753.39 points, marking the highest closing level ever…

Oil Prices Fall as US Crude Inventories Rise

Umm salal: Oil prices fell today as US crude inventories rose by the largest amount in three years. Brent crude futures fell 82 cents, or 1.16 percent, to $70.03 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 79 cents, or 1.2 p…