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Japanese Nikkei Hits 6-Week High as Oil Declines

Doha: Japan’s Nikkei index rose on Tuesday to levels not seen since the outbreak of the current crisis in West Asia, as optimism over negotiations to end the conflict led to a decline in oil prices. The benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.43 percent to 57,8…

Singapore GDP Growth Slows in Q1 2026

Doha: Singapore’s economy slowed in the first quarter of the year compared with the previous quarter, according to data released on Tuesday by the Singaporean Ministry of Trade and Industry.

According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry stated that S…

Kuwaiti Oil Price Rises by USD 5.64

Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti crude oil rose by USD 5.64 to USD 106.67 per barrel in trading on Monday, according to data released by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. This increase marks a significant shift in the pricing dynamics of Kuwaiti crud…

QSE Index Opens Higher as Most Sectors Record Gains

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Tuesday, registering an increase of 49.53 points, or 0.47%, to reach 10,674 points compared to the previous session’s close. This upward movement was supported by positive performance…