Iraq Signs 48 Agreements, MoUs with Array of US Sectors

Baghdad, July 18 (QNA) - Iraq signed a total of 48 agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and partnership declarations with public and private sector entities in the United States. 

Iraq and Syria Sign Deal to Rehabilitate Cross-Border Pipeline Project

Baghdad, July 18 (QNA) - Iraq and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to rehabilitate a cross-border oil pipeline project.

EU Inflation Retreats to 2.8% in June

Brussels, July 17 (QNA) - The European Union's statistics office, Eurostat, announced that annual inflation in the euro area fell to 2.8% in June 2026, down from 3.2% in May, confirming its earlier preliminary estimate.

European Stock Markets Open Lower

Brussels, July 17 (QNA) - European stock markets opened lower today, weighed down by negative performance on Wall Street and continued declines in Asian markets due to a fresh wave of selling in semiconductor stocks.

Kuwait Crude Oil Price Falls by $3.64 per Barrel

Kuwait, July 17 (QNA) - The price of Kuwaiti oil dropped by $3.64 to $81.33 per barrel in Thursday's trading, compared to $84.97 pb in the previous session, according to figures released by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).

Gold Set for Biggest Weekly Loss in Six Weeks on Inflation Concerns

Singapore, July 17 (QNA) - Gold is headed for its biggest weekly loss in six weeks as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and higher oil prices fuel inflation concerns and strengthen expectations of US interest rate increase.

Oil Prices Rise amid Renewed Tensions in Middle East

Singapore, July 17 (QNA) - Oil prices rose on Friday amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran and concerns about disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

US Stocks Close Lower

New York, July 17 (QNA) - The main indices on Wall Street exchange closed lower Thursday.

European Stocks Close Mixed

Brussels, July 16 (QNA) - European stock indices closed mixed today, as investors reacted to corporate earnings results while keeping an eye on the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Saudi Stock Index Ends Trading Higher

Riyadh, July 16 (QNA) - The Saudi main stock index closed on Thursday’s trading session higher, gaining 15.77 points to reach 10,720.28 points, with total trading value amounting to SAR 3.3 billion.

Omani Crude Oil Price Reaches $76.36 a Barrel

Muscat, July 16 (QNA) - The official price of Omani crude oil for September delivery reached $76.36 today.

Kuwait Crude Oil Price Falls by Nearly $3 per Barrel

Kuwait, July 16 (QNA) - The price of Kuwaiti oil dropped by USD 2.97 to USD 84.97 per barrel in Thursday's trading, compared to USD 87.94 pb in the previous session, according to figures released by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).