Economy InternationalEconomy InternationalenB65A90B3-7ACE-4CB6-A408-0539DDE00472https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/10/qnb-south-korea-reshapes-role-in-global-trade-amid-record-exportsDoha, October 10 (QNA) - South Korea has demonstrated a strong ability to adapt to shifts in global trade, supported by record exports, semiconductor leadership and expanding security and commercial partnerships, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly report.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:38:40 Z112CECE8-28B3-4650-943F-2C8F3D2BB046https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/10/gold-hits-one-week-high-on-bargain-buyingNew York, October 10 (QNA) - Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Friday, supported by investors buying the precious metal after prices fell earlier in the week.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:57:17 Z1AF1DAD8-A573-418F-A3A0-8CE6911ED6FAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/10/oil-prices-rise-amid-supply-fearsNew York, October 10 (QNA) - Oil prices rose on Friday as Hurricane Isaias approached the northern Gulf of Mexico, forcing the suspension of about 1.3 million barrels of daily US crude production.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:53:39 ZA21FDAE3-4B98-44C5-B4C6-3BD465FF42D8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/european-stocks-open-higherBrussels, October 09 (QNA) - European stock indices opened higher today amid improving market performance and declining oil prices, as investors continued to assess the outlook for the artificial intelligence sector.Fri, 9 Oct 2026 12:04:45 Z63BCB487-2E82-4082-A908-98D473213DC5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/gold-prices-rise-as-investors-await-us-interest-rate-outlookSingapore, October 09 (QNA) - Gold prices rose by more than 1 percent in Asian trading on Friday, supported by declines in the US dollar, Treasury yields, and oil prices, as investors awaited further clarity on the outlook for interest rates.Fri, 9 Oct 2026 10:05:56 Z6536857C-E4D6-4F3A-BCF3-91D6E1448FC2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/oil-prices-retreat-as-concerns-over-middle-east-supplies-easeSingapore, October 09 (QNA) - Oil prices fell in Asian trading today as concerns over Middle East supplies eased.Fri, 9 Oct 2026 08:20:17 ZCA15F887-9AD9-4B23-8A2D-ADCF9ED9CB5Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/the-african-credit-rating-agencya-move-designed-to-reflect-continents-economic-realitiesDoha, October 08 (QNA) - The African Union (AU) has launched the continent's first credit rating agency, seeking to provide an alternative to the world's three major rating agencies amid mounting debt burdens weighing on many African economies.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 18:19:57 ZAB38F352-9214-4F42-ADB6-EE8910376E29https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/japans-shares-extend-lossesTokyo, October 08 (QNA) - Japanese shares fell more than 1 percent on Thursday, continuing their losses for a second consecutive session, as investors refrained from buying following the recent gains, as well as amid concerns over the outlook for US interest rates, rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 12:11:30 ZB1CB37B5-E511-486F-8E68-9DF61BCD4EC1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/european-stocks-open-lowerBrussels, October 08 (QNA) - European stock indices opened lower on Thursday, affected by the increase in oil prices, refueling concerns over the sovereign debt markets of European nations following a rebound during Wednesday's trading.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 11:38:33 Z9FACDDF3-15A8-4284-A55C-C2989444ECE5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/dollar-holds-near-18-month-highSingapore, October 08 (QNA) - The dollar held near an 18-month high in subdued Asian trading on Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting pointed to a hawkish tilt, with policymakers identifying inflation as the biggest risk to their outlook.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:54:36 Z47457212-653A-402E-97AA-D31A6A0DA097https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/gold-recovers-after-hitting-two-month-lowSingapore, October 08 (QNA) - Gold prices climbed on Thursday after touching a two-month low in the previous session, as markets awaited further clarity on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:50:44 Z09CEB422-983E-4E23-B0EE-219E81625597https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/oil-prices-rise-as-middle-east-supply-concerns-persistSingapore, October 08 (QNA) - Oil prices rose on Thursday as concerns over supplies from the key Middle East producing region persisted amid increased attacks on shipping in the Gulf ‌and the Strait of Hormuz.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:48:12 ZD01C0668-E8A4-4C41-A6DF-3CF391B056E3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/oil-prices-close-lower-at-settlementNew York, October 07 (QNA) - Oil prices fell at settlement today following a volatile session, after the International Energy Agency agreed to accelerate the release of oil stocks (prioritizing diesel) when the war in the Middle East is tightening global supplies.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:45:01 ZFC6C021A-FDC7-4CE9-96A7-758E54CA6D92https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/us-oil-inventories-fall-32-millionNew York, October 07 (QNA) - The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced that oil and distillate inventories in the United States declined, while gasoline stocks increased over the past week.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:03:45 Z26DB8141-A47C-41E0-A089-62B64B81BC51https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/imf-managing-director-warns-of-risks-imperiling-global-economySingapore, October 07 (QNA) - International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday that the global economy is grappling with threats, including a persistent spike in energy prices, record public debt and risks from the AI investment boom, urging governments to enforce protective fiscal and monetary policy measures.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 21:55:59 ZC97141EB-5DD0-4A99-A8F3-100F8BD61C8Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/iea-says-members-to-accelerate-release-of-100-million-barrelsParis, October 07 (QNA) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) confirmed that member states supported accelerating the release of approximately 100 million barrels from oil reserves, a move previously pledged last March to supply the markets.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:56:07 Z9DAE2C40-4898-43BC-82C5-1353218C06D5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/japanese-stocks-fall-as-ai-related-shares-declineTokyo, October 07 (QNA) - Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday on the selling of AI-related shares as investors locked in gains following a recent rapid rally to lock in profits.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 13:05:44 Z7F9F9F3C-5D84-4ADE-A755-4F534E6D5A59https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/european-stocks-open-lowerBrussels, October 07 (QNA) - European stock indices opened lower on Wednesday affected by the increase of oil prices, refueling concerns over the sovereign debt markets of European nations following a rebound during Tuesday's trading.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 13:05:31 ZFA6DCA51-2BA3-4620-B3CB-3C0189574B43https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/chinas-foreign-exchange-reserves-drop-to-34-trillionBeijing, October 07 (QNA) - China’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.4003 trillion at the end of September 2026, down 1.11%, or $38.1 billion, from the previous month, according to official data.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:39:54 Z2D130433-D6D2-4866-9C86-4395E00F7667https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/dollar-recoups-losses-as-markets-await-fed-minutesSingapore, October 07 (QNA) - The US dollar recouped some losses on Wednesday as eyes turned to the release of Federal Reserve minutes and speeches by its policymakers for signals on a potential rate hike.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:31:45 Z690ACCC3-80AD-45DF-9FB2-E4239EBDE2EAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/gold-falls-as-investors-await-fed-minutesSingapore, October 07 (QNA) - Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors awaited the minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s September meeting for clues on the outlook for monetary policy.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:45:43 Z2D53CB54-87F1-40F1-B89C-3EC23587488Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/brent-crude-tops-101-as-markets-weigh-supply-risksSingapore, October 07 (QNA) - Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, with Brent crude topping $101 a barrel as concerns over potential supply disruptions from a storm approaching US oil-producing areas were partly offset by increased crude supplies from the Middle East.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:12:49 Z888BC8D4-A281-4C44-97B6-0ECAC3A97ABAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/german-factory-orders-fall-in-augustBerlin, October 06 (QNA) - German industrial orders fell sharply in August due to a drop in orders in transport equipment manufacturing, according to data from the German Federal Statistical Office on Tuesday.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 13:45:33 Z489709EC-7C5F-4801-A37F-B88AF4560ED8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/japans-nikkei-rises-1-buoyed-by-wall-street-gains-lower-oil-pricesTokyo, October 06 (QNA) - Japan’s Nikkei index rose on Tuesday, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street and a decline in crude oil prices.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 11:57:03 Z932BAA46-2ADC-49D8-995F-0B1385FF80A7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/european-stocks-open-higherBrussels, October 06 (QNA) - European stock indexes rose at the start of trading on Tuesday, supported by Wall Street's performance, after the Nasdaq Composite closed at a new record high on Monday, backed by shares of technology giants, despite the sharp rise in interest rates.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 11:37:54 Z4A4A6B0A-F971-4391-960C-D0CC419429F5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/japan-raises-10-year-government-bond-coupon-to-31-highest-in-about-30-yearsTokyo, October 06 (QNA) - Japan's Finance Ministry on Tuesday raised the coupon rate for a new 10-year Japanese government bond issue to 3.1%, the highest level in about 30 years, reflecting a recent rise in long-term interest rates.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:19:15 ZD91F9FB5-DCB2-4BE1-BF86-DE486889FA81https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/dollar-extends-gains-as-euro-nears-17-month-lowSingapore, October 06 (QNA) - The US dollar extended its blistering rally as it rode US Treasury yields higher, while the euro struggled near a 17-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by political uncertainty and fiscal concerns across the euro zone.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:15:59 Z7291CCB9-88E5-432A-8E9B-64167C7EBC22https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/oil-prices-edge-higher-as-brent-hits-10059-a-barrelSingapore, October 06 (QNA) - Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, with Brent crude futures rising 27 cents, or 0.3%, to $100.59 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 30 cents, or 0.3%, to $89.73 a barrel.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 09:24:19 ZBFB97B80-46BE-467C-8EB8-E507BA7D19C5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/gold-slips-as-dollar-gains-treasury-yields-hit-24-year-highsSingapore, October 06 (QNA) - Gold prices retreated on Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and elevated Treasury yields weighed on the precious metal, although losses were contained by fading expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 08:50:42 Z2079F8E8-02B1-4101-B0CD-0F23D63E3CF8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/oil-prices-fall-at-settlementNew York, October 05 (QNA) - Oil prices dropped by nearly USD 2 at settlement today, driven by rising Middle East crude exports and a G7 pledge to boost market supplies.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 23:54:42 Z0CE43370-4FFB-409A-9BC6-BA8D2E175F76https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/european-stocks-close-mixedBrussels, October 05 (QNA) - European stocks closed mixed on Monday.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:19:04 ZF7167104-5B8B-4DDB-98A8-F3657EB94880https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/japans-nikkei-hits-3-month-highTokyo, October 05 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index recorded its highest closing level since July 1 on Monday, boosted by AI-related stocks.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 12:58:49 Z6CDB05F2-E81B-4FBA-860C-731106C9F3D2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/turkiyes-annual-inflation-drops-in-septemberAnkara, October 05 (QNA) - Turkiye's annual inflation rate fell to 29.73 percent in September from 31.51 percent in August.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 12:29:15 Z95617F17-22CB-455D-8BFF-036CBC014A2Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/japanese-prime-minister-pledges-to-cut-consumption-taxTokyo, October 05 (QNA) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged, in a policy speech delivered on Monday, to cut the consumption tax on food products without issuing new bonds, in an effort to win the confidence of the markets.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 12:12:43 Z1480515E-CBEF-4B3E-9F5E-FFA44BD2D278https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/european-stocks-open-mixedBrussels, October 05 (QNA) - European stock indexes opened Monday's trading mixed; French equities faced pressure from heavy selling of Schneider Electric shares, while other markets benefited from falling oil prices.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 11:51:08 Z7C2B8BB6-8E57-4EAB-8816-7CB5254D0574https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/gold-nudges-lower-as-dollar-holds-firmSingapore, October 05 (QNA) - Gold prices eased on ​Monday as the US dollar firmed, giving back some of their earlier gains, although losses were limited after ‌recent soft economic data sharply reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in October.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 08:46:10 Z0C5995E2-7FEF-4BA9-BCC9-DB04CCAFBB2Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/dollar-holds-near-17-month-high-as-fiscal-worries-weigh-on-euroSingapore, October 05 (QNA) - The US dollar held near a 17-month high on Monday as investors weighed fading expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month against mounting fiscal concerns in France that sent the euro to its lowest level in 17 months.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 08:44:01 ZE9930435-CEEC-44F0-AA5D-7EE1454797EFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/oil-prices-slip-as-rising-middle-east-exports-g7-reserves-ease-supply-concernsSingapore, October 05 (QNA) - Oil prices slipped on Monday as a rise in Middle Eastern crude exports and the planned release of emergency reserves by Group of Seven countries eased supply concerns and weighed on the market.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 08:39:15 Z9B3EA0C5-701D-476A-929B-505C2555B2DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/gold-prices-rise-as-us-rate-hike-bets-easeSingapore, October 05 (QNA) - Gold prices climbed in early Asian trading on Monday as softer economic data tempered expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike this month.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 08:25:49 ZE1FB4B9F-5CC6-4B37-A856-9D3EC2429014https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/opec-keeps-oil-production-quotas-unchanged-for-novemberRiyadh, October 04 (QNA) - The seven countries in the OPEC+ alliance decided Sunday to keep their oil production quotas unchanged for November.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 17:29:16 Z6D9C62A4-7685-45E6-B652-7ACAC08C884Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/2/european-stocks-close-higherBrussels, October 02 (QNA) - European stock markets closed higher on Friday.Fri, 2 Oct 2026 22:31:38 ZDD51DA92-C7FD-4427-A604-1CFCCD5D61D2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/2/eu-rejects-us-threat-to-restrict-diesel-exports-to-europeBrussels, October 02 (QNA) - The European Union has rejected a US threat to restrict diesel exports to Europe unless European countries release more fuel from their reserves.Fri, 2 Oct 2026 17:31:44 Z2795F5EA-088B-4BFA-93B4-543B01452D72https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/2/eurozone-inflation-rises-to-three-year-high-of-38Brussels, October 02 (QNA) - Annual inflation in the eurozone rose to 3.8% in September, up from 3.2% in August and reaching its highest level in three years, according to Eurostat.Fri, 2 Oct 2026 15:39:21 Z3F71D0C6-8E5F-4751-991D-D84D872AB1B8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/japans-nikkei-closes-at-six-week-highTokyo, October 01 (QNA) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 3.3 percent to finish at 68,956.72, recording its highest level since Aug. 18, supported by optimism in AI-related investments. Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:51:30 Z753CD5C3-0048-4F08-801F-28445C483064https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/swiss-inflation-rises-to-1-in-september-2026Bern, October 01 (QNA) - Switzerland’s annual inflation rate climbed to a two-year high of 1% in September, up from 0.8% in August.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:29:39 Z0C94BD19-7D74-468D-BF68-A7746F6A84A9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/european-stocks-open-lowerBrussels, October 01 (QNA) - European stock indices opened lower on Thursday, weighed down by the continued rise in sovereign debt yields in European countries, ahead of the presentation of France's 2027 budget proposal, which is being closely watched. Thu, 1 Oct 2026 11:48:42 Z0C2AEBDB-E2C8-4A68-9B89-23F8299D82DBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/oil-prices-dip-as-exports-recover-us-inventories-fill-upSingapore, October 01 (QNA) - Oil prices fell 1% on Thursday as recovering crude exports from the Gulf and a surprise rise in US inventories eased supply concerns.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:44:33 ZC010583C-68C4-42F1-B1D1-E1B9D850F1C6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/dollar-holds-near-two-month-high-as-us-treasury-yields-riseSingapore, October 01 (QNA) - The dollar held near a two-month high on Thursday, supported by an extended rise in US Treasury yields partly driven by concerns over persistent global price pressures stemming from the Middle East war.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 09:56:55 Z83DECCA2-EB60-4D5E-B00D-ACC7CFE8BE84https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/gold-rises-amid-us-interest-rate-hike-expectationsSingapore, October 01 (QNA) - Gold prices rose slightly today, supported by declining expectations of a US interest rate hike this month following lower-than-expected inflation data, as markets await US jobs data for clues on monetary policy.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 09:20:49 ZF64D4396-F69A-42F3-B86B-2FF4F27FD9BDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/germanys-inflation-rises-to-33-driven-by-energy-pricesBerlin, September 30 (QNA) - Germany's annual inflation rate rose to 3.3 percent in September, up from 2.9 percent in August, driven mainly by higher energy prices, while economic data showed that German companies are increasingly passing rising energy costs on to consumers.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 00:40:11 Z