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Nikkei Slips Amid West Asia Tensions

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index gave up its early gains to close lower on Thursday, as growing uncertainty around the ongoing war in West Asia prompted investors to sell stocks.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Nikkei fell 0.27 percent to close at 53…

Oman Crude Oil Price Rises by $2.87

Muscat: The official price of Oman crude for May delivery rose to $112.42 per barrel, up by $2.87 from Wednesday’s price of $109.55.

According to Qatar News Agency, on a monthly basis, the average price of Oman crude for March delivery stood at $62…

European Stocks Rally on Middle East De-Escalation Hopes

Doha: European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, amid expectations of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and concerns about the war’s long-term economic damage. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 1.4 percent to 587.49 points, marking its …

Saudi Stock Index Closes Higher Amid Strong Trading Activity

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed higher Wednesday, registering a gain of 130.55 points to reach a closing value of 11,079.93 points. The trading activity for the day was valued at SAR 5.7 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, the trading …