Paris: The French central bank released data showing that the value of new mortgage loans extended to individuals declined in May for the second consecutive month, indicating that the housing market slowdown remains underway.

According to Qatar News…

Washington: European stock markets declined on Wednesday amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, which pushed up oil prices and government bond yields. Among the major markets, Germany’s DAX index in Frankfurt fell 0.88%, Britain’s FTSE 100 index in…

Doha: Data released by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) showed that real estate sales transactions in 2025 continued to be concentrated in the most actively traded property categories, reflecting the market’s dynamism, stable demand, and …

Japan: Japan’s stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, dragged down by heavyweight technology and semiconductor-related shares, with the benchmark Nikkei posting its weakest close in nearly a month.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Nikkei 225 …

New york: Crude oil prices surged by more than seven percent today, following threats by US President Donald Trump to initiate new strikes on Iran.

According to Qatar News Agency, Brent crude futures increased by $5.93, or 8 percent, reaching $80.09…

Doha: Oil prices gained more than 3% on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures increased by $2.40, or 3.2%, reaching $76.56 a barrel. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $2.26, or 3.2%, to settle at …