September 16, 2026

UK Inflation Reaches Five-Month High at 3.1% in August

Doha: UK inflation accelerated to a five-month high of 3.1% in August from 2.9% in July, driven largely by higher motor fuel and airfares, official data showed on Wednesday, putting inflation further above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

According …

QSE Index Opens 0.62% Lower

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell 60.85 points, or 0.62%, to 9,712 points at the start of trading on Wednesday, driven by losses across all sectors. Data from the exchange indicated a widespread negative performance, affecting ev…

Japan Records Trade Deficit of 1.1 Trillion Yen in August

Japan: Japan’s trade deficit widened sharply in August 2026, as imports grew at a faster pace than exports, driven by a significant rise in the value of energy and electronic component imports.

According to Qatar News Agency, data from Japan’s Minis…