Economy InternationalEconomy InternationalenAE7ED5C7-DCA0-4A93-A45E-89C094F57ACAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/european-stocks-open-lowerBrussels, June 26 (QNA) - European stock markets opened lower on Friday, as investors shied away from risk and Apple shares declined, weighing on the technology sector.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:06:59 ZDED2DC06-6EA9-4919-B3E1-8F657993E9B2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/oil-prices-fall-as-shipping-resumes-through-strait-of-hormuzSingapore, June 26 (QNA) - Oil prices fell by nearly 2 percent on Friday and were on track for sharp weekly losses as concerns over supply disruptions eased following the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:08:37 Z12967951-DBCE-492A-A7D5-890B70AB3FA2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/gold-declines-amid-growing-expectations-of-us-interest-rate-hikeSingapore, June 26 (QNA) - Gold was on track for another weekly loss on Friday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to curb inflation.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:41:13 Z3E2D12F8-3576-4AEF-BE21-7112C8DD7AB0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/european-stocks-open-mixed-as-lower-oil-prices-continue-to-weighParis, June 25 (QNA) - European stock indexes opened mixed on Thursday.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:35:24 ZC390E46F-3491-465C-AC11-D99D339A5380https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/japanese-stocks-close-higherTokyo, June 25 (QNA) - Japanese stocks closed higher on Thursday.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:34:50 Z1B883406-F6BE-4C01-8E05-7CDA66411188https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/oil-nears-four-month-ago-levelsSingapore, June 25 (QNA) - Oil ​prices extended their decline on Thursday to near levels last seen about four months ago.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:37:05 Z814CC4F7-45A3-4B04-9C7C-7FF0F6BF00C1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/dollar-heads-for-biggest-monthly-gain-in-a-yearSingapore, June 25 (QNA) - A surging dollar has swept past chart resistance and is heading toward its sharpest monthly gain in almost a year on Thursday.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:20:29 Z99BDE66A-E4AE-431E-A7C9-2C6BA1676E6Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/gold-prices-extends-lossesSingapore, June 25 (QNA) - Gold extended losses on ‌Thursday, nearing a 7-month low.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:09:21 Z6E0B6477-D42A-47BA-91C8-D60A7AEFFF9Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/gold-prices-fall-to-over-seven-month-lowLondon, June 24 (QNA) - Gold prices fell on Wednesday to their lowest level in more than seven months, pressured by a stronger dollar and expectations of a US interest rate hike.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:19:35 Z73A5257B-9F68-4D46-8B49-12B7F2D2D41Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/us-stocks-open-mixedNew York, June 24 (QNA) - Major US stock indexes opened mixed on Wednesday as trading began on Wall Street.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:53:49 Z0DADB353-D280-4F2C-9AA6-3B489249E164https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/european-shares-open-mixedBrussels, June 24 (QNA) - European shares opened mixed on Wednesday. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:53:19 Z001BA4B2-6FC6-4B82-AC31-36052A0F16CEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/japanese-stocks-close-lowerTokyo, June 24 (QNA) - Japanese stock indexes closed lower at the end of trading on Wednesday. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:37:41 Z2C896B7D-C1D5-4701-90E1-6CD372A929DDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/dollar-hits-13-month-high-amid-interest-rate-hike-expectationsHong Kong, June 24 (QNA) - The dollar extended its gains on Wednesday, reaching its highest level in 13 months against a basket of major currencies, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid a sell-off in technology stocks and anticipation of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:42:56 Z9327EBA3-59F6-4479-AD90-92BB8B08EA9Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/oil-falls-05-extending-losses-near-four-month-lowsTokyo, June 24 (QNA) - Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session, and trading near four-month lows reached a day earlier.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:02:03 Z44EF34CF-E793-401F-8BD6-739669DECC7Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/gold-drops-05-to-two-week-lowTokyo, June 24 (QNA) - Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session, and trading near four-month lows reached a day earlier.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:54:54 Z13070EA7-10CD-401E-948E-562430F6CDD6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/oil-prices-fall-about-1-at-settlementNew York, June 23 (QNA) - Oil prices fell by about 1 percent at settlement on Tuesday.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:37:14 ZA5F739C7-F46A-4CD1-8EAD-207FC78319BBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/european-stocks-end-lowerLondon, June 23 (QNA) - European stock markets closed lower at the end of trading on Tuesday.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:03:14 Z0D6C4E32-6A2E-46FA-BB2F-82B8B11553C8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/gold-prices-fall-more-than-2-as-dollar-strengthensSingapore, June 23 (QNA) - Gold prices fell more than 2% on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US dollar on expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes this year, while investors assessed US-Iran talks. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:26:08 ZD529E220-5ADA-4B05-98A3-35820BCA5F12https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/s-korean-stocks-suffer-sharp-losses-as-kospi-plunges-10Seoul, June 23 (QNA) - South Korean stocks plunged nearly 10 percent on Tuesday as foreign investors sold semiconductor and large-cap shares amid profit-taking, while weakness in US technology stocks from the previous session also weighed on sentiment. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:24:00 ZE324291B-9CE8-496B-BE4F-5DB53A1DBAF3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/japans-nikkei-drops-to-one-week-lowTokyo, June 23 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index fell to a one-week low on Tuesday after a strong rally that had propelled it to successive record highs, prompting investors to lock in profits. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:32:46 ZC03145A8-5E05-4ED7-87E8-4E866C2784D5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/qatar-chamber-participates-in-unido-dialogue-for-industrial-recoveryVienna, June 23 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber participated in the “Private Sector Market-Based Response” dialogue on Syria, Palestine, and Sudan, held as part of the “UNIDO Dialogue for Industrial Recovery” at the Vienna International Centre.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:50:54 Z791C614A-80B2-496B-BF9A-6B316F90AE0Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/european-stocks-open-lowerDoha, June 23 (QNA) - European stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday, weighed by renewed concerns over the lofty valuations of technology and artificial intelligence companies.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:27:37 Z51DDD067-9652-46B9-8187-F31859826DBChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/chinas-fiscal-revenue-growth-improves-in-first-5-monthsBeijing, June 23 (QNA) - China's general budget revenue rose 4 percent year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, data from the Chinese Ministry of Finance showed, indicating continued fiscal growth.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:35:25 Z19ED2648-E91F-45E1-9CA9-06F550B643E8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/dollar-holds-firm-on-us-rate-hike-bets-oil-reboundsSingapore, June 23 (QNA) - The US dollar held firm on Tuesday as traders braced for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike and oil prices rebounded following steep losses, while the yen hovered near a four-decade low.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:37:14 ZAC4C6D81-D88A-4EB4-9D11-B3058980CF82https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/gold-falls-as-dollar-holds-firm-on-fed-rate-hike-expectationsSingapore, June 23 (QNA) - Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday, weighed down by a firmer US dollar on expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this year.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:23:44 ZF1D5D3B3-6A80-48F1-AD38-08561A963496https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/oil-declinesSingapore, June 23 (QNA) - Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, as investors awaited clearer signs of ​progress in restoring crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran talks.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:19:53 Z7214BEBC-36D5-445F-A501-98B19B8C9616https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/oil-falls-nearly-4-on-positive-signals-from-us-iran-talksNew York, June 22 (QNA) - Oil prices fell about 4 percent on Monday after US Vice President J.D. Vance said progress had been made in talks with Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz remained open.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:59:41 Z43996EA1-F93C-4AAF-9936-DCA38861FD66https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/china-imposes-trade-restrictions-on-us-companiesBeijing, June 22 (QNA) - China announced Monday the inclusion of 10 US entities, including Aveox, Inc., to the export control list in accordance with the nation's export control law and regulations on export control of dual-use items.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:58:00 Z13AB15FF-7B75-4302-B138-0AB99484BD18https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/japanese-stocks-close-higherTokyo, June 22 (QNA) - Japanese stocks closed higher on Monday.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:43:55 Z0802EF14-D5BA-491D-AC86-43EEB39A9685https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/european-stocks-open-mixedBrussels, June 22 (QNA) - European stock markets opened mixed on Monday.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:35:46 Z972B3C1E-A709-431D-879B-10B697D83019https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/south-korean-stocks-close-at-record-highSeoul, June 22 (QNA) - South Korean stocks closed at a new record high on Monday, supported by gains in semiconductor shares.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:36:48 Z31342183-F4B9-487D-9C7E-B7D478E2A8DDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/german-chancellor-economy-undergoing-major-transformationBerlin, June 22 (QNA) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed that the German economy is undergoing a major transformation, noting that strengthening Germany's position in the industrial sector and maintaining the competitiveness of German companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises and skilled trades businesses, are key responsibilities of the government.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:36:01 Z3B95320B-21BF-465A-AC3C-1F074A018CCBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/gold-rebounds-from-over-one-week-lowSingapore, June 22 (QNA) - Gold rebounded from a more than one-week low on Monday as oil prices fell on signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, though expectations of higher interest rates after hawkish Federal Reserve signals weighed on the metal’s outlook.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:08:29 ZEDFDB5EF-227F-4F37-87B7-88A0A9E9DC2Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/dollar-holds-steady-yen-declinesSingapore, June 22 (QNA) - The dollar held steady Monday following the conclusion of the first round of talks between the United Stated and Iran.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:02:51 Z8DF26DC6-7323-46C8-9CEF-5DCB269132C0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/chinas-lpr-remain-unchangedBeijing, June 22 (QNA) - China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, stood at 3% on Monday, unchanged from the previous month.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:02:07 Z4FD56FE5-5264-4B56-A3D7-E9D4EB5C7CAChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/oil-prices-drop-190Singapore, June 22 (QNA) - Oil prices slid on Monday after US-Iran ⁠talks ⁠concluded in Switzerland.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:54:10 Z68CBC3F2-1090-45B5-9188-160D6D9A9FAChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/australia-extends-fuel-excise-relief-to-16-cents-per-literCanberra, June 21 (QNA) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a limited extension of the fuel excise cut, keeping petrol and diesel prices about 16 cents per liter lower than the full price in July. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:09:37 ZB291D3EE-2F3F-4C0B-BA4A-AB5E3682E04Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/qnb-rising-sovereign-yields-point-to-restrictive-financial-environmentDoha, June 20 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank said rising sovereign bond yields in major advanced economies reflect a broader reassessment of global economic conditions amid persistent inflation, expectations for higher-for-longer interest rates, and growing government borrowing needs.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:33:32 Z6B8E9498-D670-4BC2-8C6F-C17B43E3C58Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/oil-prices-rise-in-global-marketsNew York, June 20 (QNA) - Oil prices rose at the close of trading yesterday, while Brent crude was headed for a weekly loss of about 8 percent, pressured by developments in the Middle East.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:06:09 Z6AEDF2BF-42B3-4115-8A23-203FAA776DE2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/19/european-stock-markets-open-mixedBrussels, June 19 (QNA) - European stock markets opened trading on Friday with mixed performance as investors awaited developments in global markets and assessed the impact of falling oil prices and the direction of US monetary policy.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:21:41 Z6F7A13C8-EF98-4441-BEBF-E3F7D30CB4C0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/19/gold-heads-for-third-weekly-loss-amid-stronger-dollarSingapore, June 19 (QNA) - Gold prices edged lower on Friday and were on track for a third consecutive weekly decline, pressured by a stronger US dollar and growing concerns over a potential interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:15:51 Z6EAA78EB-8725-4F33-8943-7EDC86B89E99https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/19/oil-prices-fall-amid-expectations-of-increased-supply-in-global-marketsSingapore, June 19 (QNA) - Oil prices fell on Thursday as more supply returned to the global markets after oil tankers began to move through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:56:18 Z3D5A73D6-A3F3-4037-B824-F35BA677CFEDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/19/fao-fertilizer-trade-declines-by-30-percent-due-to-war-in-middle-eastRome, June 18 (QNA) - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Thursday that global fertilizer trade contracted by 30 percent during the first four months of 2026, driven primarily by supply shocks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:17:04 ZA4E11D52-C22E-407C-B1E0-0DFA85D65258https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/fifth-tashkent-international-investment-forum-concludes-with-qatari-participationTashkent, June 18 (QNA) - The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) concluded on Thursday in the Uzbek capital following three days of high-level plenary sessions and investment dialogues. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:21:06 Z351691E7-85CC-4498-ABD4-8543CF863FDDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/nikkei-closes-above-70000Tokyo, June 18 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index rose on Thursday, surpassing the 70,000-point level after the United States and Iran extended their ceasefire, easing geopolitical tensions and supporting risk appetite.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:58:55 ZC7980F92-2432-4E4A-ABF9-7F947D82AEFFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/european-stocks-open-mixedBrussels, June 18 (QNA) - European stock indexes were mixed at the start of trading on Thursday.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:53:09 Z5AB33049-8E60-4B70-8001-F726471AF150https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/koreas-kospi-tops-9000-points-for-the-first-time-1Seoul, June 18 (QNA) - Seoul stocks crossed over another round-number milestone on Thursday, topping the 9,000-point mark, buoyed by semiconductors and other tech heavyweights.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:39:28 Z9801BF6F-906F-4B50-B2A8-98B756C2A805https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/koreas-kospi-tops-9000-points-for-the-first-timeSeoul, June 18 (QNA) - Seoul stocks crossed over another round-number milestone on Thursday, topping the 9,000-point mark, buoyed by semiconductors and other tech heavyweights.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:39:28 ZEFCCB43C-9DC7-4764-9A20-2DF95099FD45https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/dollar-holds-two-month-high-on-rate-hike-betsTokyo, June 18 (QNA) - The US dollar clung to ​a more than two-month high on Thursday as markets reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year, weakening the Japanese yen and pushing it toward intervention territory.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:26:29 ZB12C70C9-DE7A-41B5-9761-B93943C31D56https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/gold-rises-about-15-1Singapore, June 18 (QNA) - Gold rose more than one percent Thursday, recovering from losses incurred in the previous session.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:52:54 Z