August 28, 2026

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Monitor Middle East Developments

Oil prices fell today:eek winning streak, as markets continued to monitor developments in the Middle East amid stalled talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures declined by 25 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $89.45 a barrel, while West T…

Gold Prices Decline as Investors Evaluate US Monetary Policy Path

Doha: Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Friday as investors awaited clues on the trajectory of US monetary policy. Spot gold fell 0.5 percent to $4,576.30 per ounce, after touching a three-month high earlier this week. US gold futures slid 0.8 …

Inflation in France Accelerates to 2.4% YoY in August

Doha: France’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.4 percent in August, up from 2.1 percent in July, driven mainly by higher energy prices.

According to Qatar News Agency, the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) s…