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European Stocks Open Slightly Higher on Truce Reassurance

Muscat: markets opened slightly higher on Tuesday: temporarily reassured by the continuation of the truce in West Asia, in an inflationary environment marked by oil prices and interest rates remaining at high levels.

According to Qatar News Agency, …

Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Middle East Tensions

Muscat: Gold Steadies with Middle East Conflict in Focus: Gold prices were largely steady on Tuesday, as investors took a breather after recent volatility while focusing on developments surrounding the Middle East conflict.

According to Qatar News A…

QCB Unveils QAR 4 Billion Government Ijara Sukuk Offering

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the issuance of Government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, valued at QAR 4 billion. The announcement was made on Tuesday, highlighting the significant financial move aimed at bolstering the co…

Japan’s Economy Grows 2.1% in First Quarter of 2026

Japan: Japan’s economy grew an annualized real 2.1% in the January-March period, marking the second straight quarterly expansion, led by a recovery in exports and private consumption, government data showed Tuesday, with the full impact of the Middle …