Day: April 23, 2026

European Shares Open Mixed Amid West Asia Tensions

Doha: 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. Among the major markets, France’s CA…

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Kuwaiti Oil Price Rises $6.69 Per Barrel

Kuwait: Kuwait oil prices rose by $6.69 on Wednesday to $100.33 per barrel compared with $93.64 per barrel the day before, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.

According to Qatar News Agency, in global markets, Brent crude futures rose $3.48 t…

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S. Korea Logs Fastest GDP Growth in More Than 5 Years

South korea: 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.

According to Qatar News Agency, …

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Dollar Near 1-1/2-Week High Amid Middle East Tensions

New york: 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. …

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