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European Stocks Close Slightly Lower on Escalating Trade Tensions

Doha: European stocks closed slightly lower at the end of trading Monday, as automakers affected by tariffs retreated after US President Donald Trump spoke of imposing high tariffs on the European Union (EU). However, gains in the financial and health…

Gold Prices Decline Amid Trade Negotiations

Doha: Gold prices declined Monday after hitting a three-week high, amid awaited developments in trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union (EU). Spot gold fell 0.1 percent to $3,350.97 per ounce. US gold futures settled down 0…

Oil Prices Edge Up in Early Asian Trading

Doha: Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trade on Monday, adding to gains of more than 2% from Friday. Brent crude futures rose 8 cents to $70.44 a barrel, extending a 2.51% gain on Friday. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed to $68.5…

Kuwait Bourse Closes Lower as All Share Index Slightly Declines

Kuwait city: Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Monday with the All Share Index losing 1.93 points to settle at 8,622.47 points, marking a decrease of 0.02 percent. The market witnessed a total trading volume of 913.1 million shares valued at KWD 119.6 m…