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Japanese Indices Rise Over 3% as Auto Stocks Gain

Doha: Japan’s Nikkei index rose to its highest level in more than a year, supported by gains in automakers, while government bonds fell after Tokyo reached a trade agreement with Washington. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 1,396.40 points,…

Oil Prices Rise Amid Expectations of US Inventories Decline

Doha: Oil prices steadied in early trading on Wednesday after falling for three consecutive sessions as a US trade deal with Japan signaled progress on tariffs and a poll showed US crude stockpiles fell last week, indicating stronger demand. Brent cru…

Gold Prices Decline as US, EU Near Tariff Agreement

Doha: Gold prices continued their losses Wednesday, following reports that the US and the European Union (EU) are close to concluding a 15 percent tariff agreement, which has led to a decline in safe-haven demand. Spot gold fell 1.2 percent to $3,389….

Lesha Bank Profits Rise 52.3% in H1 2025

Doha: Lesha Bank reported a 52.3 percent increase in net profits in the first half of this year, reaching QR 82.436 million, compared to QR 54.131 million in the same period last year.

According to Qatar News Agency, the company’s earnings release, …