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Oil Prices Fall Amid Expectations of Weak Demand, Increased Supply

Doha: Oil prices fell Friday at the settlement amid investor caution over weak demand in the US, the world’s largest crude market, and increased supply by OPEC and other producers this fall. Brent crude futures for October delivery, which expire today…

Oman Oil Price Rises $0.78 a Barrel

Muscat: The official price of Oman oil for October delivery today reached $70.31, marking an increase from previous figures.

According to Qatar News Agency, this price reflects a rise of $1.78 compared to yesterday’s price of $68.53. It is noteworth…

Japanese Stocks Close Lower Amid Stronger Yen and Profit-Taking

Tokyo: Japanese stock indexes closed lower today, pressured by profit-taking on the final trading day of August following this month’s gains, as well as by a stronger yen and weak economic data. The Nikkei index fell 0.26 percent to finish at 42,718.4…