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State Budget Posts QAR 21.2 Billion Deficit in Q2 2026

Doha: The Ministry of Finance announced today that the state general budget registered a deficit of QAR 21.2 billion during the second quarter of 2026.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry explained, in a statement via its official account o…

Gold Rises 0.3% as US Dollar Weakens

Doha: Gold prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday as the US dollar weakened, while markets awaited the release of US inflation data, which could shape expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s next move on monetary policy. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $…

European Stock Indexes Close Mixed

Doha: European stock indexes closed mixed on Tuesday: The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.05 percent to 649.60 points, while Germany’s DAX declined 0.05 percent to 25,992.92.

According to Qatar News Agency, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.14 percent to…