Saudi Energy Minister Meets Austrian Foreign Minister

Riyadh, April 7 (QNA) - Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Tuesday with the visiting Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Manil-Risinger.

IMF: Middle East War Will Lead to Higher Inflation, Slower Global Growth

Washington, April 7 (QNA) – Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said that the war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth.

China, Australia Agree to Expand Bilateral Trade

Beijing, April 7 (QNA) – China expressed its readiness to work with Australia to expand and upgrade bilateral trade, support companies from both countries in establishing cooperation based on market principles, and promote mutual benefit and win-win results.

Oil Prices Dip Slightly in Futures Contracts ahead of US President's Iran Deadline

London, April 7 (QNA) - Brent crude futures fell on Tuesday, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose, heading for its highest settlement level since 2022, ahead of the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on power plants and other infrastructure.

US Stock Indices Open Mixed

New York, April 7 (QNA) - Major US stock indices opened mixed Tuesday on Wall Street.

European Stocks Close Slightly Lower

Brussels, April 7 (QNA) - European stocks closed slightly lower Tuesday.

Qatar Tourism Participates in Extraordinary Meeting of GCC Tourism Ministers

Doha, April 7 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism participated Tuesday in the extraordinary meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held virtually.

Oil Prices Rise as US Crude Gains Over 2%

New York, April 07 (QNA) - The main US oil contract rose by more than 2% on Tuesday, reflecting an uptick in global energy markets.

QSE Index Closes Lower

Doha, April 07 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange index closed Tuesday's trading session down by 60.56 points, or 0.59%, to settle at 10,285.66 points.

France Private Sector Contracts at Fastest Pace since October

Paris, April 07 (QNA) - France's private sector activity contracted in March at its fastest pace since October, weighed down by weak demand and rising cost pressures linked to the war in the Middle East, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Customs Committee Reviews Trade Procedures Amid Regional Challenges

Doha, April 07 (QNA) - Qatar's National Committee for the System of Customs Clearance and Cross-Border Trade Facilitation has reviewed procedures related to import and export operations amid rapidly evolving regional developments.

Germany's Fuel Prices Hit Record High Despite Pricing Rule

Berlin, April 07 (QNA) - Fuel prices in Germany continued to rise despite the implementation of a new pricing rule, with diesel reaching record highs for a sixth consecutive day, according to data released on Tuesday.