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Economy International
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Hungary Prepares to Shut Down Its Only Nuclear Power Plant as Danube Water Levels Fall to Record Lows
Published: July 31, 2026 23:20
Budapest, July 31 (QNA) - Hungary is preparing to shut down its only nuclear power plant for the first time in its 44-year history as record-low water levels in the Danube River disrupt cooling operations, authorities said today.
EU Inflation Rises to 2.9% in July
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/eu-inflation-rises-to-29-in-july
Published: July 31, 2026 17:51
Brussels, July 31 (QNA) - The eurozone's annual inflation rate rose to 2.9% in July 2026, up from 2.8% in June, according to data released today by Eurostat. Eurostat said energy prices recorded the largest increase among the inflation components in July,…
Inflation in France Rises to 2.1% in July
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/inflation-in-france-rises-to-21-in-july
Published: July 31, 2026 13:41
Paris, July 31 (QNA) - France's annual inflation rate rose to 2.1% in July 2026, up from 1.8% in June, driven by higher energy and services prices, particularly for gas and petroleum products.
Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/bank-of-japan-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged
Published: July 31, 2026 13:09
Tokyo, July 31 (QNA) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged today, reaffirming its willingness to continue raising borrowing costs further if inflation risks increase.
European Stocks Open Higher
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/european-stocks-open-higher
Published: July 31, 2026 12:43
Brussels, July 31 (QNA) - European stock indices opened higher today, supported by investor appetite for riskier assets following strong gains by technology companies in Asian markets.
Gold Prices Edge Lower in Global Markets
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/gold-prices-edge-lower-in-global-markets
Published: July 31, 2026 10:26
Singapore, July 31 (QNA) - Gold prices edged lower in Asian spot trading on Friday as investors awaited further market developments while assessing inflation indicators and the outlook for interest rates.
Oil Declines by More Than 1 USD as Markets Monitor Middle East Developments
Published: July 31, 2026 08:31
Singapore, July 31 (QNA) - Oil prices declined on Friday as markets awaited developments in the Middle East and the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
US Stocks Close Sharply Higher
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/us-stocks-close-sharply-higher
Published: July 31, 2026 00:50
New York, July 31 (QNA) - The main indices on the US Wall Street stock exchange closed higher at the end of trading today.
Japan to Cut Consumption Tax on Food to 1 Percent
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/japan-to-cut-consumption-tax-on-food-to-1-percent
Published: July 30, 2026 13:20
Tokyo, July 30 (QNA) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday said her government will implement a cut in the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting next April, as households…
Japan's Nikkei Closes Higher
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/japans-nikkei-closes-higher
Published: July 30, 2026 11:45
Tokyo, July 30 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index closed higher in trading on Thursday, supported by strong earnings expectations for Advantest, which boosted semiconductor-related stocks, while bank shares weighed on the broader Topix index.
European Stocks Open Steady
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/european-stocks-open-steady
Published: July 30, 2026 11:40
Brussels, July 30 (QNA) - European shares were steady on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid persistent uncertainty over the path of US interest rates, while assessing a batch of corporate earnings results.
Japan Lowers GDP Growth Forecast to 0.9% for 2026
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/japan-lowers-gdp-growth-forecast-to-09-for-2026
Published: July 30, 2026 10:56
Tokyo, July 30 (QNA) - The Japanese government Thursday lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, which began in April, to 0.9%, down from a previous estimate of 1.3%, as rising crude oil prices weigh on the heavily import-dependent…
Dollar Rises 0.1% as Fed Holds Rates
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/dollar-rises-01-as-fed-holds-rates
Published: July 30, 2026 10:04
Singapore, July 30 (QNA) - The US dollar found its ‌footing in Asian trading on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept its policy interest rate on hold and Chair Kevin Warsh left markets guessing about how divisions on its rate-setting committee would…
Gold Rises $4080.38 Per Ounce
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/gold-rises-408038-per-ounce
Published: July 30, 2026 09:02
Singapore, July 30 (QNA) - Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, as markets assessed comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on tackling inflation after the central bank left interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting.
Oil Declines, Brent Crude at $89.45 pb
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/oil-declines-brent-crude-at-8945-pb
Published: July 30, 2026 09:01
Singapore, July 30 (QNA) - Oil prices relinquished some of their gains today, with Brent crude futures falling $1.29, or 1.42%, at $89.45 a barrel.
US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/29/us-federal-reserve-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged
Published: July 29, 2026 21:36
Washington, July 29 (QNA) - The US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged today, maintaining the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75%.
Oil Prices Jump Nearly 7 Percent
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/29/oil-prices-jump-nearly-7-percent
Published: July 29, 2026 20:49
New York, July 29 (QNA) - Oil prices jumped nearly 7 percent on Wednesday, driven by tensions in the Middle East that fueled concerns about supply disruptions.
Australia's Inflation Slows to 3.8% on Lower Fuel Costs
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/29/australias-inflation-slows-to-38-on-lower-fuel-costs
Published: July 29, 2026 12:41
Canberra, July 29 (QNA) - Australia's annual inflation rate eased to 3.8% in June from 4.0% the previous month, while underlying inflation remained below the central bank's forecast, according to data released on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of…
S. Korean Stocks Slide Amid AI Concerns
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/29/s-korean-stocks-slide-amid-ai-concerns
Published: July 29, 2026 12:31
Seoul, July 29 (QNA) - South Korean stocks fell about 6 percent on Wednesday, after dropping nearly 11 percent in the previous session, as investors sold semiconductor shares amid growing doubts over whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will…
Japan’s Nikkei Hits Two-Month Low After Chip Rout
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/29/japans-nikkei-hits-two-month-low-after-chip-rout
Published: July 29, 2026 12:20
Tokyo, July 29 (QNA) - Japan’s Nikkei share average plunged to a fresh two-month low on Wednesday, amid a decline in the performance of chip-linked shares.
European Stocks Open Higher
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/29/european-stocks-open-higher
Published: July 29, 2026 11:35
Brussels, July 29 (QNA) - European stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday, despite pressure on artificial intelligence-related technology stocks, amid higher oil prices and as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, while…
Gold Falls ahead of Fed Decision on Interest Rates
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/29/gold-falls-ahead-of-fed-decision-on-interest-rates
Published: July 29, 2026 09:24
Singapore, July 29 (QNA) - Gold prices inched lower on Wednesday as the dollar held firm and market participants awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision for clues on inflation and the path of US interest rates.
Dollar Steadies Near One-Month High Ahead of Fed Decision
Published: July 29, 2026 09:23
Singapore, July 29 (QNA) - The US dollar paused its climb on Wednesday but held near a one-month high, as traders awaited a Federal Reserve interest rate decision ​later in the day.
Oil Prices Tumble as Brent Slips Below $84 a Barrel
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/oil-prices-tumble-as-brent-slips-below-84-a-barrel
Published: July 28, 2026 22:36
New York, July 28 (QNA) - Oil prices tumbled 5% on Tuesday to two-week lows.
European Stocks Extend Winning Streak
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/european-stocks-extend-winning-streak
Published: July 28, 2026 22:12
Brussels, July 28 (QNA) - European shares rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, boosted by strong results from Unilever that lifted consumer stocks.
S. Korean Stocks Drop Over 10%
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/s-korean-stocks-drop-over-10
Published: July 28, 2026 12:45
Seoul, July 28 (QNA) - South Korean stocks fell more than 10 percent on Tuesday as investors engaged in broad selling of technology shares amid growing doubts over the future of large-scale investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
European Stocks Open Higher
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/european-stocks-open-higher
Published: July 28, 2026 12:20
Brussels, July 28 (QNA) - European stock indexes opened higher on Tuesday despite a sell-off in semiconductor stocks, while investors continued to monitor energy price movements and await corporate earnings results.
Nikkei Drops, Hits Two-Month Closing Low
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/nikkei-drops-hits-two-month-closing-low
Published: July 28, 2026 12:13
Tokyo, July 28 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index fell nearly 4 percent on Tuesday, posting its lowest closing level in more than two months, weighed down by declines in chip-related stocks ahead of major technology companies' earnings.
Dollar Hits 1-Month High on Lingering Fed Hike Chances
Published: July 28, 2026 09:05
Singapore, July 28 (QNA) - The US dollar held at a one-month high on Tuesday as traders weighed a slim but lingering chance of a rate hike at the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting, even as falling oil prices eased some concerns over inflation.
Oil Prices Extend Decline Over 1% pb
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/oil-prices-extend-decline-over-1-pb
Published: July 28, 2026 09:01
Singapore, July 28 (QNA) - Oil prices extended declines on Tuesday, down by over $1 per barrel to their lowest level since July 20.
Gold Slips 0.7% as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Federal Reserve's Decision
Published: July 28, 2026 09:01
Singapore, July 28 (QNA) - Gold prices fell on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger dollar, while markets looked to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision for clues on the interest rate outlook.
US Stocks Close Mixed
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/us-stocks-close-mixed
Published: July 28, 2026 00:41
New York, July 28 (QNA) - Major stock indices on Wall Street closed mixed at the end of trading today.
Oil Prices Fall to Lowest Level in More Than a Week
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/oil-prices-fall-to-lowest-level-in-more-than-a-week
Published: July 28, 2026 00:30
New York, July 27 (QNA) - Oil prices tumbled at the close of trading on Monday, hitting their lowest levels in more than a week.
European Stocks Close Higher
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/27/european-stocks-close-higher
Published: July 27, 2026 23:37
Brussels, July 27 (QNA) - European stock indices closed higher at the end of trading today.
Wall Street Opens Higher as Investors Monitor Middle East Developments
Published: July 27, 2026 18:41
New York, July 27 (QNA) - US stocks opened higher on Monday as investors followed developments in the Middle East.
Confindustria Warns of Deteriorating Italian Economic Outlook Amid Geopolitical Pressures
Published: July 27, 2026 17:20
Rome, July 27 (QNA) - The General Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria) has issued a warning regarding the worsening outlook for Italy's economy, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and heightened global uncertainty.
European Stocks Open Higher
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/27/european-stocks-open-higher
Published: July 27, 2026 12:28
Brussels, July 27 (QNA) - European stock indexes opened higher on Monday, benefiting from a decline in oil prices, as investors looked ahead to a busy week of central bank decisions and corporate earnings announcements.
Japan's Nikkei Rises
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/27/japans-nikkei-rises
Published: July 27, 2026 12:10
Tokyo, July 27 (QNA) - Japan's Nikkei index closed higher on Monday, supported by a decline in oil prices.
Oil Extends Losses, Falls More Than 6% as Middle East Tensions Ease
Published: July 27, 2026 10:45
Singapore, July 27 (QNA) - Oil prices tumbled more than 6% on Monday, extending sharp losses as easing tensions between the United States and Iran prompted investors to unwind the geopolitical risk premium that had lifted crude prices in recent weeks.
Dollar Declines 0.25% Against Major Currencies
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/27/dollar-declines-025-against-major-currencies
Published: July 27, 2026 09:50
Singapore, July 27 (QNA) - The US dollar retreated against major currencies at the start of Asian trading on Monday after the United States halted its airstrikes on Iran earlier this week, leading to lower oil prices and boosting investor confidence around…
Indonesia Stocks Slip as Bank Governor Steps Down
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/27/indonesia-stocks-slip-as-bank-governor-steps-down
Published: July 27, 2026 09:27
Jakarta, July 27 (QNA) - Indonesian stocks opened lower on Monday after Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo's resignation, as investors awaited further market developments.
China's Major Industrial Firms' Profits Up 18.7% in First Half of 2026
Published: July 27, 2026 07:49
Beijing, July 27 (QNA) - China's major industrial enterprises reported an 18.7% year-on-year increase in profits during the first half of the year, according to official data released on Monday.
Oil Tumbles Over 5% as US Pauses Strikes on Iran
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/27/oil-tumbles-over-5-as-us-pauses-strikes-on-iran
Published: July 27, 2026 07:49
Singapore, July 27 (QNA) - Oil prices tumbled more than 5% in early Asian trading on Monday after a second consecutive night without US strikes on Iran eased concerns over a broader regional conflict.
Gold Climbs Over 1% as Geopolitical Risks Lift Safe-Haven Demand
Published: July 27, 2026 07:48
Singapore, July 27 (QNA) - Gold rose more than 1% on Monday as heightened geopolitical tensions and easing concerns over inflation and prolonged high interest rates boosted demand for the safe-haven metal.
Australian PM Confirms Tariff Discussion with Trump
https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/26/australian-pm-confirms-tariff-discussion-with-trump
Published: July 26, 2026 08:12
Sydney, July 26 (QNA) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that he will discuss with US President Donald Trump the tariffs recently imposed by the US on Australian imports, stressing that his government will continue to seek their…
Gold Prices Slip Amid Higher Oil Prices and Expectations of Tighter Monetary Policy
Published: July 24, 2026 10:31
Singapore, July 24 (QNA) - Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Friday after falling nearly 2% in the previous session, as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel, strengthening inflation concerns and expectations of higher US interest rates.
Oil Heads for Weekly Gains Amid Rising Global Supply Disruption Concerns
Published: July 24, 2026 08:21
Singapore, July 24 (QNA) - Oil prices were on track for weekly gains as uncertainty in the market over global supply and escalating geopolitical tensions continued.