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Gold Prices Drop as Dollar Strengthens

Doha: Gold prices hit their lower level in nearly three weeks on Wednesday as the dollar firmed, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s symposium later this week for clues on the path for monetary policy. Spot gold was down 0.1% at $3,313.51 pe…

European Stock Markets Close Mixed Amid Varied Performances

Doha: European stock indices closed mixed at the end of today’s trading session: The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed up by 0.2%, marking its highest closing level in over five months.

According to Qatar News Agency, Germany’s DAX index ended the…

China Keeps Key Lending Rates Unchanged

China: China kept its one-year loan prime rate (LPR), the benchmark market-based lending rate, unchanged at 3.0% on Sunday, the same level as the previous month, according to the China National Interbank Funding Center (NIFC).

According to Qatar New…

Iraq Attracts $100 Billion in Investments Over Past Two Years

Baghdad: The Iraqi National Investment Commission (NIC) announced Wednesday that Iraq had attracted $100 billion in investments over the past two years, and is seeking to attract $250 billion in investments over the next two years.

According to Qata…