Doha: European stock markets opened lower on Friday: as investors shied away from risk and Apple shares declined, weighing on the technology sector. Among the major European markets, France’s CAC 40 index in Paris fell 0.24 percent, while Germany’s DA…
Doha: Gold was on track for another weekly loss on Friday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to curb inflation. Spot gold fell 0.9 percent to USD 3,991.49 per ounce during …
Doha: Oil prices extended their decline on Thursday to near levels last seen about four months ago. Brent crude futures for August delivery fell $1.22, or 1.65%, to $72.52 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate lost $1.02, or 1.45%, to $69.32 a ba…
Doha: Gold extended losses, nearing a 7-month low. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $3,985.89 per ounce, after hitting its lowest point for the first time since November 2025 on Wednesday.
According to Qatar News Agency, US gold futures for August delive…