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Japan’s Nikkei Closes at Over Two-Week High on Auto Sector Gains

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a more-than two-week high on Friday as auto shares rose after US President Donald Trump signed an order to lower tariffs on Japanese automobile shipments and other products.

According to Qatar News Agenc…

Gold Rises as Rate Cut Bets Lift Demand

Doha: Gold prices rose on Friday, heading for their best weekly performance in three months, supported by growing expectations of a US interest rate cut in September. Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $3,550.41 per ounce, nearing its all-time high of $3,578….

Oil Prices Slip for Third Session Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

Doha: Oil prices extended losses for a third consecutive session in early trading Friday as markets awaited the outcome of an OPEC+ meeting scheduled for Sunday that will discuss the possibility of further production increases. Brent crude futures fel…

Algeria Inaugurates Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

Algiers: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune called for unifying the efforts of African countries in order to enable the continent to contribute to international economic decision-making and to overcome the marginalization it suffers from. This ca…