April 18, 2026

US Stocks End Week Sharply Higher as Oil Prices Decline

New york: Major stock indices on Wall Street closed higher today, as oil prices fell and the Strait of Hormuz was reopened. The Standard and Poor’s 500 index rose by approximately 1.20 percent, to close at 7126.05 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index al…

Moody’s Holds Jordan’s Sovereign Credit Rating at Ba3

Amman: Moody’s kept Jordan’s sovereign credit rating at Ba3, maintaining a stable outlook, despite ongoing security and geopolitical tensions in the region.

According to Qatar News Agency, Petra news agency reported that Moody’s said its decision re…