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US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

Washington: The US Federal Reserve (the US central bank) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged. The decision was made to maintain the rate within the range of 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Fed released a stat…

Oil Prices Rise at Settlement

Doha: Oil prices rose at settlement for the third consecutive session today, influenced by developments in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose $3.56, or 3.42 percent, to settle at $107.77 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbe…

Muscat Stock Exchange Index Closes Higher

Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) “30” index concluded Tuesday’s trading session at 8,228.20 points, gaining 88.7 points, which constitutes a rise by 1.09 percent from the previous close of 8,139.53 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, tra…

European Stock Indices Close Higher

Doha: European stock indices closed higher on Wednesday: The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 4.34 points, or 0.7 percent, to close at 633.48 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, the UK’s FTSE 100 index climbed 125 points, or 1.1 percent, to fin…