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Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Potential Sanctions on Russia

Doha: Oil prices edged higher on Friday after US President Donald Trump indicated he would make an announcement regarding Russia, raising the prospect of more sanctions on the major oil producer, while concerns over tariffs and rising OPEC+ output lim…

Trump Announces New 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada, effective August 1, in response to Ottawa’s recent tariffs on American products. The announcement came via an official letter addressed to Canadia…

Major US Stock Indexes End Higher Reflecting Investor Optimism

Doha: The main indices on Wall Street closed higher Thursday, reflecting investor optimism across the U.S. stock market. The Standard and Poor’s 500 index rose by 16.44 points, or 0.26 percent, to close at 6,279.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index also edg…