April 23, 2026

Dollar Near 1-1/2-Week High Amid Middle East Tensions

New york: The dollar inched higher near a week and a half high on Thursday as a stand-off between Iran and the US in the Middle East war and lack of progress in peace talks lifted oil prices back above $100 per barrel, weighing on investor sentiment. …

QAMCO’s Net Profit Jumps 33.5 Percent in Q1 2026

Doha: Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), a Qatari public shareholding company, saw its net profit jump by 33.5 percent during the first quarter of this year, reaching QR 208.93 million, compared to QR 156.41 million during the same period l…

Gold Prices Fall Amid Inflation, Interest Rate Concerns

Doha: Gold prices dropped amid volatile trading Thursday, as rising oil prices heightened concerns about inflation and persistently high interest rates. Meanwhile, investors are awaiting clearer direction on the potential peace talks between the Unite…