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Economy International
Site URL: Economy International
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Ireland's DPC Fines Google USD 403 Million for Location Data Breach
Published: September 21, 2026 23:36
Dublin, September 21 (QNA) - Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) today imposed a fine of EUR 403 million, approximately USD 463 million, on Google for violating European Union rules governing the protection of users' location data.
Oil Prices Fall to 12-Day Low
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/oil-prices-fall-to-12-day-low
Published: September 21, 2026 22:49
New York, September 21 (QNA) - Oil prices dropped to a 12-day low Monday, with Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures falling below USD 100 per barrel during trading to reach their lowest levels since September 9.
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Drops to Lowest Level Since 1982
Published: September 21, 2026 21:32
New York, September 21 (QNA) - US Strategic Petroleum Reserve stocks dropped to 284.6 million barrels last week, reaching their lowest level since October 1982, Department of Energy data showed Monday.
European Stocks Close Higher Supported by Declining Oil Prices
Published: September 21, 2026 21:19
Brussels, September 21 (QNA) - European stocks closed trading on Monday on an upward trend, supported by a fourth consecutive session of declining oil prices and gains in the technology and banking sectors.
French Economy Minister Warns Debt Could Reach Record Level in 2027
Published: September 21, 2026 19:05
Paris, September 21 (QNA) - France's public debt could reach a record level in 2027, underscoring the worrisome developments facing the country's public finances, Economy Minister Roland Lescure warned in press remarks Monday.
European Stocks Open Higher
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/european-stocks-open-higher
Published: September 21, 2026 11:44
Brussels, September 21 (QNA) - European stock indices opened Monday's trading higher, supported by a decline in oil prices, amid a sense of optimism ahead of the anticipated summit between China and the United States, which will address tariffs and…
Gold Slips 0.3% to $4,362.60 per Ounce
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/gold-slips-03-to-436260-per-ounce
Published: September 21, 2026 09:11
Singapore, September 21 (QNA) - Gold prices slipped on Monday as market participants assessed developments in the Middle East and their implications for inflation and interest rates.
Dollar Index Steady
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/dollar-index-steady
Published: September 21, 2026 09:10
Singapore, September 21 (QNA) - The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against six major peers, was steady at 100.23 after gaining more than 1% last week following the Federal Reserve's rate hike, as the central bank signaled more increases could…
Oil Prices Slide to More Than One-Week Low
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/oil-prices-slide-to-more-than-one-week-low
Published: September 21, 2026 07:51
Singapore, September 21 (QNA) - Oil prices fell sharply on Monday to their lowest level in more than a week, with Brent and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures hitting their lowest levels since September 10.
China Keeps Key Lending Rates Unchanged
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/20/china-keeps-key-lending-rates-unchanged
Published: September 20, 2026 08:35
Beijing, September 20 (QNA) - China kept its one-year loan prime rate (LPR), the benchmark market-based lending rate, unchanged at 3.0% on Sunday, the same level as the previous month, according to the China National Interbank Funding Center (NIFC).
QNB: Spain's Economy Transforms from Crisis Casualty to Growth Leader
Published: September 19, 2026 09:32
Doha, September 19 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) said the Spanish economy has transformed itself from crisis casualty to growth leader, with structural reforms in recent years reshaping the economy's prospects.
German Chancellor Expect Economic Growth of 1.3 Percent in 2026
Published: September 18, 2026 12:51
Berlin, September 18 (QNA) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed that his country's economy was recovering and was expected to grow by around 1.3 percent this year.
Gold Prices Rise as Markets Monitor Middle East Developments
Published: September 18, 2026 11:11
Singapore, September 18 (QNA) – Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a decline in oil prices and a weaker dollar, as traders continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and expectations for global monetary policy.
Oil Prices Fall One Percent
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/oil-prices-fall-one-percent
Published: September 18, 2026 09:16
Singapore, September 18 (QNA) - Oil prices dropped by around one percent in Asian trading on Friday, extending their slide for a third consecutive session, but remained above $100 a barrel.
French Prime Minister Warns of Rising 2027 Budget Deficit
Published: September 17, 2026 21:20
Paris, September 17 (QNA) - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu proposed a 2027 national budget framework of 54 billion euros while warning that the deficit could reach 6.5 percent of GDP without immediate spending cuts.
Japan's Nikkei Rises as Oil Prices Ease
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/japans-nikkei-rises-as-oil-prices-ease
Published: September 17, 2026 13:00
Tokyo, September 17 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index rose on Thursday as investors bought shares of gaming and pharmaceutical companies whose prices had fallen sharply, while lower crude oil prices and the largely expected monetary policy decision by the US…
European Stocks Rise at Start of Trading
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/european-stocks-rise-at-start-of-trading
Published: September 17, 2026 12:59
Brussels, September 17 (QNA) - European shares edged higher on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated interest rate hike.
Dollar Hits 7-Week High After Interest Rate Hike
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/dollar-hits-7-week-high-after-interest-rate-hike
Published: September 17, 2026 08:39
Singapore, September 17 (QNA) - The dollar held at a seven-week high on Thursday after the ​Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled further hikes, while investors await ‌decisions from the Bank of England (BoE) later today and the Bank of Japan…
Oil Extends Losses as Fears of Middle East Supply Disruptions Ease
Published: September 17, 2026 08:33
Singapore, September 17 (QNA) - Oil prices fell in early ​trade on Thursday, extending the previous day’s losses after reduced fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.
US Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates 0.25 Percent
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/us-federal-reserve-hikes-interest-rates-025-percent
Published: September 16, 2026 22:00
Washington, September 16 (QNA) - The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point today, marking its first increase in three years, as the central bank seeks to combat elevated inflation.
QSE Index Closes Lower
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/qse-index-closes-lower
Published: September 16, 2026 17:06
Doha, September 16 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index lost 135.99Â points, or 1.39 percent, to close Wednesday's trading session at 9,637.76 points.
European Stocks Recover as Oil Prices Decline
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/european-stocks-recover-as-oil-prices-decline
Published: September 16, 2026 12:43
Singapore, September 16 (QNA) -Â European stocks rebounded on Wednesday after falling for a second consecutive session, supported by a drop in oil prices that boosted risk appetite ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision.
Oil Falls as US Crude Inventories Rise
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/oil-falls-as-us-crude-inventories-rise
Published: September 16, 2026 12:41
Singapore, September 16 (QNA) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday following an unexpected surge in US crude inventories, while investors were assessing supply risks in the Middle East.
Japan's Nikkei Rises
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/japans-nikkei-rises
Published: September 16, 2026 12:12
Tokyo, September 16 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index rose on Wednesday for the first time in four sessions, supported by energy producers' shares, which benefited from strong oil prices.
UK Inflation Accelerates to 3.1% in August
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/uk-inflation-accelerates-to-31-in-august
Published: September 16, 2026 11:35
London, September 16 (QNA) - UK inflation accelerated to a five-month high of 3.1% in August from 2.9% in July, driven largely by higher motor fuel and airfares, official data showed on Wednesday, putting inflation further above the Bank of England's 2%…
Japan Records Trade Deficit of 1.1 Trillion Yen in August
Published: September 16, 2026 10:03
Tokyo, September 16 (QNA) - Japan's trade deficit widened sharply in August 2026, as imports grew at a faster pace than exports, driven by a significant rise in the value of energy and electronic component imports.
Dollar Holds Near Multi-Week Highs Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Published: September 16, 2026 08:40
Singapore, September 16 (QNA) - The dollar held firm on Wednesday, trading near multi-week highs against major currencies as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, with traders increasingly betting on the first in a potential…
Gold Edges Lower as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/gold-edges-lower-as-markets-await-fed-rate-decision
Published: September 16, 2026 08:36
Singapore, September 16 (QNA) - Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as investors held back from making large bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, with markets widely expecting an interest rate hike.
European Stocks Slide to Three-Month Lows
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/european-stocks-slide-to-three-month-lows
Published: September 16, 2026 00:47
Brussels, September 15 (QNA) - European shares dropped to a three-month low today as investors continued to shy away from risk amid rising oil prices and surging bond yields.
Minister of Public Health, QBA Discuss Strengthening Partnership with Private Sector in Healthcare Delivery
Published: September 15, 2026 17:41
Doha, September 15 (QNA) - HE Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with representatives of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), led by HE QBA Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani, along with representatives of the private…
Qatar, Addis Chambers Explore Strengthening Cooperation
Published: September 15, 2026 14:44
Doha, September 15 (QNA) - Second Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba met on Tuesday with President of the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (Addis Chamber) Zehara Mohammed.
Gold Slips to $4287.69 as Oil Gains Strengthen Case for Elevated Interest Rates
Published: September 15, 2026 12:51
Singapore, September 15 (QNA) - Gold fell on Tuesday, as rising crude oil prices heightened inflation worries and reinforced US rate-hike expectations.
Japan's Nikkei Closes Flat
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/japans-nikkei-closes-flat
Published: September 15, 2026 12:40
Tokyo, September 15 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index gave up its early gains to close little changed on Tuesday, weighed down by higher oil prices and bond yields, while shares of SoftBank Group recovered from a sell-off in the previous session.
China's Fixed-asset Investment Down 7.2% in First Eight Months
Published: September 15, 2026 12:12
Beijing, September 15 (QNA) - China's fixed-asset investment dropped 7.2% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, official data showed Tuesday.
European Stocks Open Lower
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/european-stocks-open-lower
Published: September 15, 2026 12:07
Brussels, September 15 (QNA) - European stock indices opened Tuesday's trading lower, affected by the continued rise in oil prices and the increase in sovereign debt bond yields, as investors await the meeting of the US Federal Reserve.
Gold Stabilizes Near its Lowest Levels in Over a Month
Published: September 15, 2026 09:40
Singapore September 15 (QNA) - Gold held steady ​on Tuesday after touching a more than one-month low in the previous ‌session, as investors geared up for the US Federal Reserve's policy decision for clues on the future path of monetary policy.
China's Retail Sales of Goods, Services Up 2.5% in First 8 Months of 2026
Published: September 15, 2026 09:27
Beijing, September 15 (QNA) - China's total retail sales of goods and services, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, increased by 2.5% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026.
Oil Rises More Than 1% Amid Supply Disruption Concerns
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/oil-rises-more-than-1-amid-supply-disruption-concerns
Published: September 15, 2026 09:21
Singapore, September 15 (QNA) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday as concerns over supply disruptions persisted.
Dollar Near Two-week High
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/dollar-near-two-week-high
Published: September 15, 2026 09:04
Singapore, September 15 (QNA) - The dollar inched up to trade near a two-week high on Tuesday ​as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest ‌rates this week.
European Stocks Close Mixed
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/european-stocks-close-mixed
Published: September 14, 2026 21:37
Brussels, September 14 (QNA) - European stock indexes closed mixed on Monday amid a broad sell-off in shares of companies linked to the artificial intelligence sector, as oil prices and sovereign bond yields rose.
EU Gas Prices Surge to Their Highest Since Late 2022
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/eu-gas-prices-surge-to-their-highest-since-late-2022
Published: September 14, 2026 17:13
Amsterdam, September 14 (QNA) - Natural gas prices in Europe have risen sharply, as a result of supply concerns stemming from disruptions in gas flow from production areas in the Middle East.