Economy InternationalEconomy Internationalen3BE63777-2E51-46EF-BF8D-EDA04AC25984https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/28/oil-prices-continue-to-riseSingapore, April 28 (QNA) - Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday as efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining almost completely closed.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:21:33 ZCBCA1CAC-6957-433B-A082-6527F01E62D2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/28/oil-prices-settle-at-two-week-highLondon, April 28 (QNA) - Oil prices rose nearly 3 percent on Monday to settle at their highest level in two weeks, as stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran and continued shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz tightened global supplies.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:55:47 Z6B6B2800-67C3-4EF4-91FC-C60EF63B0D7Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/28/gold-prices-slide-amid-inflation-fearsSingapore, April 27 (QNA) - Gold and silver prices declined at the close of trading on Monday, as inflation concerns intensified amid a stalemate in the diplomatic track between Iran and the United States.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:21:43 Z9A2AE46B-1685-483F-AD46-6165B2F13FB3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/european-stocks-decline-as-central-bank-meetings-awaitBrussels, April 27 (QNA) - European stock indices closed lower Monday at the start of the week's trading, as investors awaited a series of central bank meetings. Concerns about the stalled US-Iranian talks also dampened risk appetite after a rise in crude oil prices.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:50:05 Z7687CF27-4600-4156-9C8B-BBC549B653F5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/dollar-falls-as-investors-assess-stalemate-in-us-iran-negotiationsNew York, April 27 (QNA) - The dollar fell Monday as investors assessed the diplomatic stalemate in US-Iranian negotiations and awaited a busy week of central bank meetings.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:11:46 Z2B1171FD-1205-4557-A5D0-62A5F2D31C5Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/european-shares-steady-as-investors-eye-middle-east-developmentsBrussels, April 27 (QNA) - European shares were muted on Monday, as investors ​prepared for a week packed with central bank meetings, while oil prices rose with ‌US-Iran peace talks stalling again.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:06:54 Z2FCCA0B1-8AE2-4D68-B52D-F45D7B0CF51Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/dollar-fluctuates-as-markets-await-middle-east-developmentsSingapore, April 27 (QNA) - The US dollar fluctuated on Monday amid anticipation in the markets regarding developments in the Middle East and their impact on the global economy.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:23:55 ZABD646C7-4319-4EE9-942A-E03C5B165534https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/s-koreas-stock-market-capitalization-hits-record-high-1Seoul, April 27 (QNA) - The total market capitalization of the South Korean stock exchange Monday exceeded the 6,000 trillion won mark (about $4.06 trillion) for the first time in its history, driven by strong gains in the main stock indices amid growing investor appetite for technology stocks.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:31:41 ZF4612305-2F12-4CC2-9BDF-7F47047FB688https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/japan-to-release-additional-oil-reserves-from-may-1Tokyo, April 25 (QNA) - Japan's government plans to release additional volumes from its national oil reserves starting May 1, as part of efforts to stabilize energy supplies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:20:53 ZD430CCFE-AD48-4DE1-AEBC-6844DBF1133Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/us-treasury-freezes-344-million-iran-linked-digital-assetsWashington, April 25 (QNA) - The US administration announced it has frozen digital assets worth $344 million that it says were linked to Iran.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:13:09 ZAC6C8146-3101-43E9-81DC-1228E05ADFDAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/us-extends-waiver-allowing-foreign-ships-to-transport-goods-between-us-portsWashington, April 25 (QNA) - The US administration announced an extension of its waiver allowing foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between domestic ports for 90 daysSat, 25 Apr 2026 05:25:31 Z738D125A-1308-4840-9912-3E7D0BDBD820https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/us-stocks-close-mixedNew York, April 25 (QNA) - Major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed at the end of trading.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:54:44 Z5916FDC0-679C-4FF4-8ACB-20C0E21B1DF2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/european-stocks-close-lowerBrussels, April 24 (QNA) - European stocks closed lower Friday, with most major indices performing negatively.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:56:06 Z8414A426-BAA0-4BA9-8761-3460E761EA8Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/germany-reaffirms-commitment-to-financing-eus-long-term-budget-through-available-resourcesBerlin, April 24 (QNA) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected financing the European Union's long-term budget for the period 2028-2034 through increased joint debt or the issuance of new European bonds.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:33:04 ZF8F95783-D4F8-429A-9259-E8139433F7C0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/international-energy-agency-warns-lng-market-to-remain-tight-until-2027Paris, April 24 (QNA) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that the impact of military escalation in the Middle East on liquefied natural gas (LNG) production could last for at least two years, noting that the market is expected to remain “tight” throughout 2026 and 2027.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:54:42 ZAFEBCC65-162F-492B-829A-004CDE66A16Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/dollar-poised-for-first-weekly-gain-in-three-weeks-amid-middle-east-uncertaintySingapore, April 24 (QNA) - The US dollar was on track for its first weekly gain in three weeks on Friday, as persistent uncertainty following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks dampened expectations for a swift easing of Middle East tensions. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:48:16 ZE456DB00-9846-4735-A8F7-9062E00D06CBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/gold-set-for-weekly-loss-on-inflation-concerns-higher-oil-pricesSingapore, April 24 (QNA) - Gold held near flat in early Asian trade on Friday but was on track for a weekly decline, pressured by rising oil prices and persistent inflation concerns, while ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz added to market uncertainty.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:24:06 Z8D1897BF-EF67-4978-A5AB-5AC60543E78Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/oil-rises-on-fears-of-renewed-middle-east-escalationSingapore, April 24 (QNA) - Oil prices rose on Friday on concerns that renewed Middle East tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could tighten global supply.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:11:18 ZD75CCFC7-6D26-4B58-92CE-B08D18938FAEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/eu-pmi-contracts-on-the-back-of-middle-east-warBrussels, April 24 (QNA) - Economic activity in the euro area contracted in April, marking its first decline in 16 months, amid pressures stemming from the war in the Middle East and the resulting rise in energy prices and disruption of global supply chains.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:38:44 Z4A66A58F-19E0-4831-88C5-0D861ADD3C70https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/us-stocks-end-trading-lowerNew York, April 24 (QNA) - US stocks closed lower on Thursday after volatile trading, amid anticipation of earnings reports and renewed concerns about disruptions caused by artificial intelligence in the software sector.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:06:18 ZEC693530-4D8A-4172-9296-B77CB17D43C5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/oil-prices-rise-above-3-percent-at-settlementNew York, April 23 (QNA) - Oil prices rose more than three percent at settlement on Thursday.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:11:13 Z7C2BDD38-3141-4E4B-8104-EBA02E27CCB3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/european-stocks-close-mixedBrussels, April 23 (QNA) - European stocks closed mixed Thursday, as investor concerns over the collapse of peace talks between the United States and Iran and weak economic data overshadowed positive corporate earnings.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:10:12 ZFACF225F-3CF3-4EDE-96A9-4616148769FChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/gold-prices-decline-slightlyLondon, April 23 (QNA) - Gold prices declined slightly after paring most of the losses recorded earlier in the day, amid the possibility of extending the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:26:54 Z09EB55BE-56D2-4A03-8B36-68B53CD63AF3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/us-stock-indices-open-lowerNew York, April 23 (QNA) - Major US stock indices opened lower Thursday on Wall Street.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:14:26 Z1D6E5477-3DE9-4C8E-9B1A-53CDA7646E98https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/syrian-minister-of-finance-to-qna-qatari-investments-support-syrias-economic-reformsDamascus, April 23 (QNA) - Syrian Minister of Finance Mohammed Yasser Barnieh affirmed that cooperation with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) in the project to assess the financial and banking sector represents an important strategic step in a qualitative transformation phase that the Syrian economy is witnessing, towards a model based on productivity and attracting investments, after years of stagnation and challenges imposed by the war.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:57:55 Z7CD1BC6B-3E69-4A7D-8256-9BE4EE71FEBDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/nikkei-declines-amid-profit-taking-1Tokyo, April 23 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index reversed course on Thursday after briefly surpassing the 60,000-point level, as investors took profits, amid ongoing uncertainty over the situation in West Asia.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:58:17 Z58F90103-35A3-4227-9DBB-F0406597F665https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/european-shares-open-mixedBrussels, April 23 (QNA) - European stock markets opened Thursday's trading without a clear direction, affected by concerns over the continuation of tensions in West Asia, coinciding with the announcement of earnings by many companies.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:40:31 Z170D7EE0-7758-4272-89A1-4C261B9234BFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/s-korea-logs-fastest-gdp-growth-in-more-than-5-yearsSeoul, April 23 (QNA) - South Korea's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.7% in the first quarter of 2026, marking its fastest quarterly growth in 5 and half years, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:35:09 Z5F413070-708C-49E3-B2BD-AD712C77213Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/dollar-near-1-12-week-highSingapore, April 23 (QNA) - The ​dollar inched higher near a week and a half high on Thursday as a stand-off between Iran and the ‌US in the Middle East war and lack of progress in peace talks lifted oil prices back above $100 per barrel, weighing on investor sentiment.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:29:52 ZB4D7729D-A142-4B55-A790-B426C847E909https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/gold-prices-fall-amid-inflation-interest-rate-concernsSingapore, April 23 (QNA) - Gold prices dropped amid volatile trading Thursday, as rising oil prices heightened concerns about inflation and persistently high interest rates. Meanwhile, investors are awaiting clearer direction on the potential peace talks between the United States and Iran.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:42:38 Z408B1644-1320-47B9-A5C8-2314481BD462https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/oil-prices-edge-lower-amid-regional-tensionsSingapore, April 23 (QNA) - Oil prices were marginally lower on Thursday after big gains in the previous session amid the stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States, and the disruption of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:35:01 Z93C9B7DC-8AC2-4434-9941-48599ACABFDEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/uk-chancellor-of-the-exchequer-attributes-inflation-surge-to-middle-east-warLondon, April 23 (QNA) - UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said that the war in the Middle East had led to rising prices in Britain, in her first comment on the increase in the UK inflation rate announced today by the Office for National Statistics.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:43:55 Z4ADEC1B3-DBD6-4257-BE16-B421CF85C2BAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/canada-wont-offer-concessions-in-us-trade-talks-pm-carney-saysOttawa, April 23 (QNA) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the United States will not dictate the terms of the upcoming trade talks with his country, but rather that they will be based on serious negotiations between the two parties.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:21:34 ZB51C2A61-0BBA-4715-810A-6BBE6960F828https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/us-stocks-close-higherNew York, April 22 (QNA) - Major stock indices on Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:49:55 Z86CE3DEA-4E2C-47DB-AA0F-9FF2090CF0CDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/oil-prices-rise-more-than-3-percent-at-settlementNew York, April 22 (QNA) - Oil prices rose by more than $3 at settlement on Wednesday.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:13:48 Z5F1DAD41-40F1-44AC-8936-5C927DE34DE8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/european-stocks-decline-at-close-of-tradingBrussels, April 22 (QNA) – European stocks declined at the close of trading Wednesday, extending their losses for the third consecutive session.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:36:34 ZEE9D8582-5593-4F30-B15F-7655C5968BFEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/us-crude-oil-inventories-rise-gasoline-and-distillate-stocks-decline-last-weekNew York, April 22 (QNA) – The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced Wednesday that crude oil inventories in the United States rose, while gasoline and distillate stocks declined last week.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:25:40 ZE7C7ECF0-23D7-4B2C-8A58-7FA9974B48C8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/us-stock-indexes-open-higherNew York, April 22 (QNA) – Major US stock indices opened higher on Wednesday on Wall Street.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:04:36 Z63105C60-F786-4EDD-BBFF-E03CEFC168B7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/eu-unveils-measures-to-tackle-impact-of-west-asia-crisis-in-energy-marketsBrussels, April 22 (QNA) - The European Commission (EU) proposed on Wednesday a series of measures to address the repercussions of West Asia crisis on energy markets in European Union countries.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:12:02 Z22FCB374-4C17-406F-8EC8-AC00F7A6946Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/oil-prices-riseLondon, April 22 (QNA) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, and Brent crude surpassed USD 100 per barrel, recovering its earlier losses during the session, following reports of gunfire on at least three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:11:09 Z9E3BBDCC-2FFF-4765-BB76-3660C4982E1Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/european-stocks-open-slightly-higherBrussels, April 22 (QNA) - European shares climbed on Wednesday as traders responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an indefinite ceasefire with Iran, while investors also parsed a raft of regional corporate earnings reports.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:48:37 Z46F17A60-7FB3-4AC6-8244-59316F9118BEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/nikkei-hits-record-close-on-tech-gainsTokyo, April 22 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index rose for a third consecutive session, recording its highest-ever closing level on Wednesday, supported by heavyweight technology stocks, despite the impact of uncertainty surrounding peace talks between the US and Iran on investor sentiment.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:44:00 Z2958C931-9F48-4998-B41E-8C53A0F8DEC7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/kuwaiti-oil-price-drops-487-a-barrelKuwait, April 22 (QNA) - Kuwait oil prices dropped by $4.87 on Tuesday to $93.64 per barrel compared with $98.51 per barrel the day before, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:47:29 Z6888569A-6CB9-45DC-BD85-8437F10B5F1Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/dollar-steadies-as-safe-haven-demand-increasesTokyo, April 22 (QNA) - The dollar steadied in early Asian trade on Wednesday, amid increased demand for the currency as a safe haven.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:10:07 ZE886B38B-505B-467E-9F54-19B48C3303A9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/japan-logs-trade-deficit-in-fy-2025-for-5th-year-in-rowTokyo, April 22 (QNA) - Japan logged a trade deficit of 1.71 trillion yen ($10.7 billion) in the year through March, remaining in the red for the fifth straight year, as higher US tariffs implemented since April 2025 dragged down auto exports, government data showed Wednesday.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:05:39 Z82DFF91A-D88E-4EBC-B9E1-B7713D00B131https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/gold-rises-as-us-extends-ceasefire-with-iranSingapore, April 22 (QNA) - Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as lower oil prices, following a US extension of a ceasefire with Iran, eased fears of an inflation spike and prolonged high interest rates.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:42:01 ZABFBE6DF-1696-4185-86B7-C7B38E397E00https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/oil-prices-turn-lower-after-us-extends-ceasefire-with-iranSingapore, April 22 (QNA) - Oil prices turned lower on Wednesday, following the US extension of the ceasefire with Iran.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:50:22 Z883F31FC-B8C6-492E-9D35-D76D3127BE98https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/us-stocks-close-lowerNew York, April 22 (QNA) - The main stock indexes on Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:46:43 Z9DEBCE81-4D36-47D4-9DF1-2400F3D9F468https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/oil-jumps-5-percent-amid-fears-of-renewed-escalation-in-the-regionNew York, April 21 (QNA) - Oil prices jumped 5 percent on Wednesday amid fears of renewed escalation in the region, following statements by US President Donald Trump that he would not like to extend the ceasefire with Iran.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:09:32 Z40747F23-D2D7-4A7B-8DF4-BDD6775CDEFDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/gold-prices-fall-as-dollar-risesNew York, April 21 (QNA) - Gold prices fell on Wednesday, pressured by a stronger dollar and rising bond yields, hitting their lowest level in more than a week.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:58:11 Z