Oil prices extended gains on Monday on fears that an escalation in the Middle East could disrupt regional oil supplies, while imminent US interest rate cuts lifted the global economic and fuel demand outlook.

Brent crude futures climbed 37 cents,

China’s fiscal revenue dipped 2.6 % year-on-year in the first seven months of this year, official data showed Monday.

The January-July figure, however, rose 1.2 % after adjustment by deducting effects from factors such as favorable policies for micro…

Gold prices edged higher on Monday, extending gains from the last session as Federal Reserve Chair’s remarks solidified expectations of an interest rate cut next month.

Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,516.09 per ounce.

US gold futures gained 0.2% to

Qatar Stock Exchange index started Tuesday’s trading in green zone, rising by 60.75 points, or 0.59%, to reach the level of 10,276 points, compared to yesterday’s closing.

QSE general index was supported by a rise in all sectors: Banks and