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European Stocks Rise on Hopes for US-Iran Talks

Doha: European stocks rose on Tuesday, recovering from a weak start to the week, as investors grew optimistic about the possibility of peace talks in West Asia, despite the United States imposing a blockade on Iranian ports. The pan-European STOXX 600…

Gold Rises as Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears

Doha: Gold rebounded on Tuesday from a near one-week low hit the day before, as oil prices fell on hopes of further US-Iran peace talks, easing inflation fears.

According to Qatar News Agency, spot gold was up 0.6% at $4,768.19 per ounce, after hit…

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…