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Nikkei Declines Amid Profit-Taking

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index ended Tuesday’s trading lower, as investors moved to take profits in the absence of new catalysts. The Nikkei index fell 0.4 percent to close at 56,566.49 points, after declining 1.9 percent over four consecutive sessions. …

Unemployment Rate in UK Rises in Final Quarter of Last Year

London: The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom (UK) rose to its highest level in nearly five years at the end of 2025, according to official data. The UK’s Office for National Statistics said the unemployment rate rose to 5.2 percent in the final…

QSE Drops 0.87% at Start of Trading

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 99.53 points, or 0.87%, at the start of Tuesday’s trading, down to the level of 11,327 points compared to the previous session’s closing.

According to Qatar News Agency, the market was weigh…

European Stocks Close Higher as Banking and Healthcare Lead Gains

London: European stock indices closed higher Tuesday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.5 percent to 621.29 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, following gains in the previous session, the banking sector sub-index continued its upward tren…