December 8, 2025

Oil Hits Two-Week High on US Rate Cut Hopes

Doha: Oil prices climbed to their highest level in two weeks on Monday, driven by investor expectations of an imminent US interest rate cut that could support economic growth and boost global energy demand. Markets also remain on edge over

Gold Edges Up on Fed Policy Easing Hopes

Doha: Gold prices edged higher on Monday, supported by growing bets that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week, a move that would add further pressure on the dollar and enhance the appeal of the non-yielding metal.

Japan’s Q3 GDP Shrinks 2.3% as Investment Slumps

Doha: Japan’s economy shrank 2.3% year-on-year in the July-September quarter, revised down from the preliminary estimate of a 1.8% contraction, as weakening business investment and export softness weighed on growth amid uncertainty over rising US tariffs. According to Qatar News

QSE Index Edges Lower at Market Open

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index edged down 0.06% at the start of trading on Monday, shedding 6.27 points to reach 10,698, compared with the previous session’s close. According to Qatar News Agency, the market was weighed down

Saudi Economy Grows 4.8% in Q3 2025

Doha: Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) achieved growth of 4.8 percent in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, supported by growth in all major economic activities. According to Qatar News Agency, citing

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