QSE Index Closes 0.02 Percent Lower

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed Wednesday’s trading session down by 2.41 points, or 0.02 percent, to reach 10,509.79 points.

During the session,194,890,161 shares were traded, with a total value of QR 408,879,426.573, resulting fro…

German Exports Rise in August, Imports Decline

German companies saw an uptick in their exports in August for the second month in a row, the Federal Statistical Office said on Wednesday, citing preliminary figures.

Exports rose by 1.3% compared to July at 131.9 billion euros ($144.6 billion). Ex…

Oil Prices Rise amid Mideast Tensions

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday as developments in the Middle East took center stage against cautious demand expectations and ahead of a government meeting on China’s fiscal policy.

Brent crude futures rose 45 cents, or 0.6%, to $77.63 a barrel, w…

QSE Index Rises 0.70% at Start of Trading

Doha: The general index of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) rose 73.42 points, or 0.70%, at the start of trading on Wednesday, up to the level of 10,585 points, compared to Tuesdays closing.

The index was supported by a rise in Banks and Financial Service…

Japan Stocks Close Higher

Japan stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as gains in the Banking, Insurance and Finance and amp; Investment sectors led the shares higher, supported by statements of new Minister of Economy, Ryosei Akazawa, which reflected confidence in the Bank of …