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Oil Prices Rise amid Renewed Tensions in Middle East

Doha: Oil prices rose on Friday amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran and concerns about disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose $1.05, or about 1.25 percent, to $85.28 a barrel in Asian …

EU Inflation Retreats to 2.8% in June

Brussels: The European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, announced that annual inflation in the euro area fell to 2.8% in June 2026, down from 3.2% in May, confirming its earlier preliminary estimate.

According to Qatar News Agency, energy prices…

European Stocks End Mixed as UK Index Gains

Doha: European stock markets closed mixed on Friday, with regional shares edging lower as gains in the UK’s benchmark index contrasted with declines across several major continental markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.34% to close at 641….